2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE

3 recalls — 8 complaints

20V785000 Dec 16, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
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 tem... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
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.
105,652 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V615000 Aug 22, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
679,027 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V615000 Aug 22, 2019
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
679,027 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
SEATS1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
AIR BAGS Oct 29, 2024
Incident date: Oct 3, 2024
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. The contact called the local dealer an... Read more
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT Oct 29, 2024
Incident date: Oct 3, 2024
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. The contact called the local dealer an... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Oct 29, 2024
Incident date: Oct 3, 2024
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. The contact called the local dealer an... Read more
SEATS Aug 8, 2023
Incident date: Aug 1, 2021
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. Additionally, the trunk door handle ha... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Aug 8, 2023
Incident date: Aug 1, 2021
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. Additionally, the trunk door handle ha... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Aug 8, 2023
Incident date: Aug 1, 2021
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. Additionally, the trunk door handle ha... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 31, 2021
Incident date: Mar 30, 2021
TL* 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. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GUNTHER VOLKSWAGEN DAYTONA BEACH LOCATED AT 1270 N TOMOK... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 12, 2018
Incident date: Nov 6, 2018
RECEIVED LETTER FOR RECALL, INSTRUCTED TO CALL FOR APPOINTMENT, LETTER .DID NOT STATE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. CHECKED YOUR WEBSITE, SHOWED NO RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. CONCERNED IF THIS IS A RIP OFF, SINCE THE LETTER STATED IT WAS A "MANUFACTURER'S RECALL"? LETTER WAS FROM: AUTONATION VOLKSWAGEN, LAS V... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy — 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM-S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) 27.0 38.0 31.0 Diesel $2,600
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 27.0 39.0 30.0 Diesel $2,700
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM-S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) 23.0 29.0 25.0 Premium $2,750
2.5L 5-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 27.0 23.0 Regular $2,600
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 23.0 31.0 26.0 Premium $2,650
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) 24.0 32.0 27.0 Regular $2,200

CO2 Emissions: 332.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE across all model years (2008–2019).

57 Total Recalls
48 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2019 10 1 View
2018 11 0 View
2017 10 3 View
2016 6 11 View
2015 6 17 View
2014 (current) 3 8
2013 4 8 View
2012 4 0 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 1 0 View
2008 1 0 View

Other VOLKSWAGEN Models

Model Recalls Complaints
JETTA 249 14,075 View
GOLF 190 2,084 View
PASSAT 185 10,492 View
BEETLE 157 3,629 View
GTI 116 1,926 View
ID.4 115 1,606 View
ATLAS 101 2,700 View
TIGUAN 78 3,173 View