Volkswagen Beetle: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 31 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2010–2016 (6) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | beetle-2016-shift-lever-acceleration-recall | Shift lever and ECM recall acceleration issues | POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 2018-12 → 2025-11 | 58 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | beetle-2016-ignition-key-stuck | Ignition key stuck in switch | STEERING | 4 | 2018-08 → 2021-12 | 58 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | beetle-2016-suspension-tire-failures | Suspension and tire failures | SUSPENSION | 4 | 2019-07 → 2023-07 | 58 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | beetle-2016-airbag-recall-parts-unavailable | Takata airbag recall parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 41 | 2023-02 → 2025-09 | 58 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | beetle-2016-abs-warning-light-faults | ABS and warning light system faults | AIR BAGS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2017-01 → 2026-06 | 58 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2015 | beetle-2015-ignition-key-stuck | Ignition key stuck, unable to power off vehicle | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | 2017-05 → 2025-08 | 99 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2015 | beetle-2015-backup-camera-image-dark | Backup camera image too dark to see | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | 2015-03 → 2020-08 | 99 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2015 | beetle-2015-camshaft-timing-engine-recall | Camshaft timing failure and engine cooling recall | ENGINE | 9 | 2015-12 → 2023-07 | 99 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2015 | beetle-2015-airbag-recall-parts-unavailable | Takata air bag recall repair parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 50 | 2023-02 → 2025-06 | 99 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2014 | beetle-2014-ignition-key-lockup | Ignition switch key will not turn or release | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 2014-09 → 2019-10 | 54 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | beetle-2014-roof-windshield-cracking | Roof and windshield glass cracking | STRUCTURE | 3 | 2016-07 → 2025-05 | 54 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | beetle-2014-airbag-recall-parts-delay | Takata airbag recall repair parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 9 | 2021-02 → 2022-11 | 54 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | beetle-2014-clock-spring-failure | Steering clock spring failure disabling airbag, horn, cruise | STEERING, AIR BAGS | 4 | 2014-06 → 2021-04 | 54 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | beetle-2014-timing-chain-engine-failure | Timing chain failure and internal oil consumption | ENGINE | 3 | 2020-08 → 2023-09 | 54 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | beetle-2014-abs-brake-warning-failure | ABS control module failure with brake warning lights | AIR BAGS, SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2014-08 → 2024-12 | 54 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | beetle-2013-tire-tread-blowout | Tire tread separation or blowout | TIRES | 3 | 2014-10 → 2021-09 | 98 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | beetle-2013-takata-airbag-recall-parts | Takata air bag recall repair delayed by part shortage | AIR BAGS | 29 | 2021-03 → 2026-02 | 98 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | beetle-2013-key-stuck-ignition-steering-lock | Key stuck in ignition or steering lock mechanism | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 2018-05 → 2025-07 | 98 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | beetle-2013-engine-stall-power-loss | Engine stall or power loss while driving | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | 2014-05 → 2025-06 | 98 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2012 | beetle-2012-power-window-failure | Power window failure to open or close | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY | 14 | 2012-06 → 2015-04 | 65 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | beetle-2012-windshield-cracking | Windshield cracking without impact | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 8 | 2012-05 → 2014-09 | 65 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | beetle-2012-takata-airbag-recall-parts | Takata airbag recall replacement parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 9 | 2021-02 → 2022-01 | 65 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | beetle-2012-steering-system-failure | Steering system noise and failure | STEERING | 6 | 2012-10 → 2020-08 | 65 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | beetle-2012-airbag-non-deployment | Airbag non-deployment and warning light | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2016-10 → 2018-12 | 65 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | beetle-2012-engine-stalling | Engine stalling and failure to start | ENGINE | 3 | 2016-07 → 2018-03 | 65 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2010 | beetle-2010-ignition-steering-lock | Ignition switch and steering wheel lock sticking | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 2011-08 → 2022-03 | 30 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | beetle-2010-headlight-failure | Headlight bulb and housing failure | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 2016-08 → 2019-08 | 30 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | beetle-2010-power-window-failure | Power window failure to roll up or down | VISIBILITY | 3 | 2010-08 → 2014-07 | 30 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | beetle-2010-fuel-tank-leak | Fuel tank leak at metal casting seam | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 2015-06 → 2015-11 | 30 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | beetle-2010-transmission-stall-hesitation | Transmission hesitation and stall on acceleration | POWER TRAIN | 4 | 2012-02 → 2019-09 | 30 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | beetle-2010-brake-light-response | Brake light and brake response malfunction | SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2015-02 → 2018-02 | 30 | 2026-09-10 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
Cite this
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Volkswagen Beetle [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/volkswagen/beetle
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_volkswagen_beetle_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Volkswagen Beetle},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/volkswagen/beetle}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)