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Volkswagen Beetle recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns across the 2010 to 2019 Beetle model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recent part |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Beetle recalls | 4 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2018 Beetle recalls | 4 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2017 Beetle recalls | 4 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2016 Beetle recalls | 4 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2015 Beetle recalls | 6 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2014 Beetle recalls | 6 | Air bags: frontal |
| 2013 Beetle recalls | 7 | Air bags: frontal |
| 2012 Beetle recalls | 7 | Air bags: frontal |
| 2010 Beetle recalls | 3 | Unknown or other |
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in Beetle campaigns are:
- Air bags (10 campaigns)
- Service brakes, hydraulic (9 campaigns)
- Electrical system (9 campaigns)
- Fuel system, gasoline (3 campaigns)
- Visibility (3 campaigns)
- Unknown or other (3 campaigns)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
More: all Volkswagen recalls.
Volkswagen Beetle recall questions
Which Volkswagen Beetle year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2013 Beetle has the most, with 7 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a Volkswagen Beetle with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.