Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Volkswagen beetle has 6 recalls, 99 complaints.
6
Recalls
99
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V615000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertib...
15V705000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf Spor...
15V028000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2...
14V658000
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Beetle vehicles manufactured June 13, 2013, to July 3, 2014. ...
20E064000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 200...
22V945000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertibles vehicles. The driver's side air bag infl...
Overall
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Front Crash
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Side Crash
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Rollover
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Rating for: 2015 Volkswagen Beetle C FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | unable to turn off car. Ignition switch is locked and key is unmovable. |
| Jun 10, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | AIR BAGS | My car is subject to the Takata Air Bag recall. Due to the age of the vehicle, and the hot climate w... |
| Jun 2, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I have been trying to get the recall fixed since I purchased my vehicle in July 2023. For nearly two... |
| Apr 30, 2025 | STEERING | Ignition key gets stuck, Dealer stated mechanism that holds the switch is broken. This can cause iss... |
| Apr 30, 2025 | STEERING | We have a big ign. Key that at times won't turn. Was informed by the dealer the mechanism is broke a... |
| Dec 6, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle was in a minor accident that was rear-ended by another vehicle. No one w... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact stated that the vehicle was previ... |
| Jun 26, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Feb 16, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Unknown. I bought this vehicle used but I am concerned for my safety and that of any passengers I ma... |
| Jan 5, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Dec 20, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Dealer unable to perform recall 22V945. Unable to remedy this safety recall in a timely manner. Lac... |
| Nov 17, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Oct 11, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Sep 27, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Sep 18, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Sep 18, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Speedometer stops working. My 16 year old daughter can’t tell how fast she is going when the speedom... |
| Sep 13, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA Ca... |
| Sep 10, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The driver's side air bag inflator may explode causing sharp metal fragments to strike driver and pa... |