1974 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
0 recalls, 4 complaints - 9 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
STEERING
May 5, 2014
Incident date: Jan 12, 1976
IN A SWEEPING LEFT TURN ON HWY 58, THE STEERING LOCK. I WENT ACROSS THE ON COMING LANE, INTO A BIG PULLOUT AND STOPPED ABOUT 3 FEET FROM A LARGE TREE. I CHECK WITH THE DEALER ABOUT GETTING A NEW SHAFT WITH NEW U JOINTS. HE SAID THAT THEY HAD A SUPER BUG THAT WAS IN A COLLISION THAT NEEDED THE ST... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
May 24, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
FATALITY DUE TO HEAD ON COLLISION. *MR THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A 1997 FORD F150. THE BELT APPEARED TO BE OPERATIONAL PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE WEBBING WAS FRAYED AND SEPARATED 82 INCHES FROM THE ANCHOR END. *SC *JB
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Jan 17, 2001
Incident date: Nov 24, 2000
HE WAS SITTING AT A STOP SIGN AND THE VEHICLE WAS HITTED AND THE BRAKES DIDN'T HOLD
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 16, 1998
REQUESTING INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO OBTAINING LETTER OF CONFORMITY TO BRING 1974 VW BEETLE INTO US FROM GERMANY.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1974 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
9 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 1 |
SM 33-2019
Mar 27, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
SM 44-2017 EN
Jun 28, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
VHW-17-11
Jun 22, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
1-2017 Update
Feb 1, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
Airbag
Jan 22, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
Airbag Issues.
Elsa 6-29-15
Jun 29, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
Elsa 6-22-15
Jun 22, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech
Elsa 6-22-15
Jun 22, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech
PDITECHCHECKa
Oct 28, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE08012
Opened: Feb 15, 2008 , Closed: Apr 24, 2008
FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE
CERTAIN SUBJECT VEHICLES, MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CONVERTIBLE AND MY 2004 SEDAN AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED DUAL-STAGE AIR BAG SYSTEM.THE AIR BAG CRASH SENSORS (#1F0 909 606) CONTAIN A SOLDER JOINT ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD THAT MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN HIGH TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS.... Read more
RQ06004
Opened: Feb 28, 2006 , Closed: Aug 7, 2006
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
BY LETTERS DATED MAY 24, 2006 AND AUGUST 4, 2006, VOLKSWAGEN (VW) NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO 06V-183) INVOLVING MODEL YEAR (MY) 1998-2002 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE AND 1999-2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL.VOLKSWAGEN?S RECALL COV... Read more
EA03002
Opened: Apr 8, 2003 , Closed: Aug 20, 2003
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH USED IN CRUISE CONTROL EQUIPPED MY 1998-1999 AND ALL MY 2000 AND LATER MODELS HAS UNDERGONE MULTIPLE REVISIONS.ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY AND COMPLAINT DATA INDICATES HIGH REPLACEMENT RATES OCCURRED IN VEHICLES BUILT WITH BRAKE SWITCH PART NUMBERS 1J0 945 511A AND 1J0 945 511B, THE ... Read more
PE02084
Opened: Nov 18, 2002 , Closed: Apr 8, 2003
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH OPERATION
THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH USED IN NEW BEETLE IS ALSO SPECIFIED IN GOLF AND JETTA MODELS.ONE TYPE OF SWITCH IS USED ON CRUISE EQUIPPED MODELS, A SECOND TYPE IS USED ON NON-CRUISE MODELS.VW REPORTS 86 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND 2575 WARRANTY CLAIMS OF INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS, THE MAJORITY OF WHICH ARE RELA... Read more
DP76006
Opened: Mar 18, 1976 , Closed: May 20, 1976
UNSTABLE STEERING AND FISHTAILS
UNSTABLE STEERING AND FISHTAILS
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE across all model years (1968, 2019).
119
Total Recalls
3,640
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
169
Reported Crashes
160
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 16 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 21 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 22 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 63 | View |
| 2015 | 6 | 108 | View |
| 2014 | 6 | 71 | View |
| 2013 | 7 | 125 | View |
| 2012 | 7 | 88 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 42 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 39 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 109 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 79 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 161 | View |
| 2005 | 6 | 330 | View |
| 2004 | 6 | 469 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 405 | View |
| 2002 | 8 | 231 | View |
| 2001 | 8 | 291 | View |
| 2000 | 7 | 373 | View |
| 1999 | 7 | 280 | View |
| 1998 | 8 | 289 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 (current) | 0 | 4 | |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1969 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1965 | 0 | 5 | View |