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2014 Volkswagen Beetle Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Airbags
14
Electrical
11
Engine
5
Visibility
4
Other
4
Structure
3
Lights
3
Steering
3
Powertrain
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 5, 2023ENGINEThe timing chain on my 2014 r-line Turbo Volkswagen Beetle with only 45,000 miles failed and subsequ...
Jun 9, 2021ENGINEWHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE THE CAR RATTLES AND WILL NOT GO. I WAS TOLD MY 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE'S ENG...
Aug 18, 2020ENGINEYES ON MY 2014 BEETLE R ONE MORNING I WAS HEADING OUT TO LEAVE FROM WORK WHEN, I HEARD A NOISE FROM ...
Feb 20, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VE...
Jan 22, 2015ENGINEI BOUGHT A VW DIESEL DUE TO THE PERFORMANCE AND LACK OF IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT, ONLY TO DISCOVER ...

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