Volkswagen Beetle Convertible problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (2008–2019).

Complaints
35
Recalls
6
Model years
11
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2008200920102012620133201412201511201622017201812019
NHTSA complaints per Volkswagen Beetle Convertible model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Volkswagen Beetle Convertible model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2019 Beetle Convertible10002Transmission & Drivetrain
2018 Beetle Convertible00003—
2017 Beetle Convertible20002Airbags
2016 Beetle Convertible110002Airbags
2015 Beetle Convertible120002Airbags
2014 Beetle Convertible30002Airbags
2013 Beetle Convertible60003Airbags
2012 Beetle Convertible00003—
2010 Beetle Convertible00001—
2009 Beetle Convertible00001—
2008 Beetle Convertible00001—

Most common Volkswagen Beetle Convertible problem areas (all years)

  • Airbags
    32 complaints
  • Electrical System
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

20222025
Complaints about the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible received by NHTSA each month.

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls

  • Recall 24V834000Oct 30, 2024248,330 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 22V945000Dec 21, 202237,558 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 20V785000Dec 16, 2020105,652 vehiclesModel years 2012–2014

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 19V679000Sep 25, 2019113 vehiclesModel years 2008–2013

    Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

  • Recall 19V615000Aug 22, 2019679,027 vehiclesModel years 2012–2019

    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.

  • Recall 18V369000Jun 1, 201810,225 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2018

    Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology