Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle has 5 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
5
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Driver and passenger windows go down all by themselves without the key even being in the ignition. Y... |
| Jun 2, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Center dash screen goes black occasionally which prevents using the backup camera, radio, and phone.... |
| Mar 2, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S ... |
| Oct 1, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW IS DEFECTIVE. THE WINDOW SHUTTERS UP & DOWN ALL BY ITSELF, BOTH IN PARK, AND ... |
| Sep 12, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE WINDOW KEEPS SHUTTERING UP & DOWN AFTER GETTING IN THE CAR AND SHUTTING THE DOOR WITH IGNITION O... |