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2014 Volkswagen Beetle Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle has 3 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle

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

3

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Powertrain Recalls

14V182000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

Volkswagen of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat vehicles equipped with a 1...

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 26, 2019POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSUN ROOF AND NOISE WHEN I BACK UP
Apr 3, 2014POWER TRAINPROBLEM WITH CLUTCH RELEASE. PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP, THE CLUTCH SOMETIMES DISENGAGES WITHOUT ANY ...
Mar 5, 2014POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURETHE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND KEYLESS IGNITION. THIS IS AN UNSAFE COMBINATION...

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