Every 2014 Volkswagen Beetle recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 20V785000
Dec 16, 2020Air Bags:Frontal
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BC.
Full recall details for 20V785000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 20E064000
Sep 23, 2020Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
- Problem
- Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
- Risk
- If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
Full recall details for 20E064000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 19V615000
Aug 22, 2019Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
- Risk
- Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
Full recall details for 19V615000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 15V028000
Jan 23, 2015Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
- Risk
- A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
- Fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BL. Note: This recall expands and supersedes recall 14V-809 (Volkswagen recall number 24Bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.
Full recall details for 15V028000 →Visibility · NHTSA 14V658000
Oct 20, 2014Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Beetle vehicles manufactured June 13, 2013, to July 3, 2014. The glass sunroofs in the affected vehicles may break when the vehicles are operated over a hard road surface or strike a pothole.
- Risk
- Vehicle occupants could be injured by falling glass. A sunroof break during vehicle operation also increases the risk of driver distraction and a resulting vehicle crash.
- Fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60B9.
Full recall details for 14V658000 →Power Train · NHTSA 14V182000
Apr 15, 2014Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit and Lines
- Problem
- Volkswagen of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat vehicles equipped with a 1.8T engine and torque converter automatic transmission. In the affected vehicles, the O-ring seals between the oil cooler and the transmission may leak fluid.
- Risk
- The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.
- Fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the O-ring seals in the transmission oil cooler, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38B9/9V.
Full recall details for 14V182000 →
2014 Volkswagen Beetle complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, reporting 3 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries. Volkswagen has issued at least 1,327 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Air Bags18
- Electrical System13
- Engine6
- Structure6
- Unknown Or Other5
- Visibility/Wiper4
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (934)
- Electrical System (515)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (496)
- Engine (238)
- Power Train (167)
- Unknown Or Other (116)
Read Volkswagen Beetle owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact stated that after his wife had driven the vehicle, upon restarting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally, the traction control and ABS warning lights were illuminated.”
2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLEOct 29, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11622558
Injury reportedCrash
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED LACERATIONS TO THE FOREHEAD AND A FRACTURED STERNUM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION.”
2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLEJun 3, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10872313
“The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat would no longer slide backwards. The contact was concerned that the front passenger was too close to the air bag system due to the seat malfunction.”
2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLEAug 8, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11537232
Injury reportedFireCrash
“THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 25 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND BURNED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED.”
2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLEFeb 24, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10838048
“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V785000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE.”
2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLEMar 31, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11405770
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