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2014 Volkswagen Beetle Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, most often about the air bags (30% of complaints, typically around 9,000 miles). It is 13th of 19 Beetle model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2014 Volkswagen Beetle problems
Air bags
15 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 9,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. While driving approximately 3 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front end of the contact's vehicle. The driver side air bag deployed. The contact sustained lacerations to the forehead and a fractured sternum that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The…
Clockspring broke for the second time causing failure of ABS, airbag, ESC and tire pressure monitoring system. Second failure of the same part in 3 weeks. Volkswagen is unresponsive.
Electrical
13 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, horn.
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. After shutting off the vehicle, it was discovered that the key could not be removed from the ignition switch. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the key was difficult to remove from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was confirmed that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: body.
The vehicle is equipped with manual transmission and keyless ignition. This is an unsafe combination should the car be stalled. When the start button is pushed and I have failed to get the clutch pedal all the way to the bottom the car won't start. Now the button must be pushed once to turn the ignition off, once more…
Exterior door locks failed to open when pulling on the exterior door handle. Using just the proximity rf keyfob, passenger doors, trunk, and gas filler door were disabled. Then pressed the buttons on the keyfob, nothing. After 5 minutes of pulling, pressing, panic button, finally the trunk released. After that…
Engine
6 complaints · 12%The contact owned a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact's vehicle rear ended the preceding vehicle. A police report was filed. After approximately 25 minutes, the vehicle became engulfed in flames and burned to the ground. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The ambulance had to…
Yes on my 2014 Beetle r one morning I was heading out to leave from work when, I heard a noise from the engine , and I thought it was the air condition, but it was the engine it started then after that and then I turned it off, so I called the dealership to tell them what happened and I had it toiled to Volkswagen …
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles.
I was driving in the middle of very heavy rain and my wipers suddenly stopped. I managed to get off the highway and took the vehicle to vw. I was informed that the windshield wiper motor had to be replaced with only 50,000 miles on the car. I have owned 4 vw and have never encountered this issue. There was no warning…
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that while the windshield wipers were being operated, the windshield washer fluid smeared the windshield. The vehicle was taken to paul miller Volkswagen 118 morristown road, bernardsville, nj 07924, [phone] , douglas Volkswagen 491 morris avenue, summit…
Brakes
4 complaints · 8%Clockspring broke for the second time causing failure of ABS, airbag, ESC and tire pressure monitoring system. Second failure of the same part in 3 weeks. Volkswagen is unresponsive.
Stopped at red light lose brake pressure on '14 Beetle tdi. Brake pedal popping to top and can not depress, car starts rolling. Happened 3 times called for service. Will see what outcome brings.
Fuel system
4 complaints · 8%Exited the interstate and once on the off ramp, tried to speed up and the engine service light started to flash, then the vehicle slowed and would not accelerate. I was able to drive home at about 35 MPH. Stopped the car, then restarted and the light went off. Called the closest vw dealer . At first they said call the…
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the contact became aware of a strong gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel lines failed and…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 8%Rear-ended a car in stop and go traffic on freeway - fender bender-no air bags went off. Both cars drove off the freeway to the side streets to exchange information. About 10 to 15 mins later whilst the car was parked and engine turned off - there were two pop pop noises and then car burst into flames.
The ignition locks and presents a major problem. It becomes impossible to remove the key. Also the locks randomly go on and off as I am driving.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Volkswagen Beetle recalls
Air bags: frontal
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 temperature cycling.
Electrical: control module
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "park."
Fuel system: fuel rail
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began february 6, 2015. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24bl. Note: this recall expands and supersedes recall 14v-809 (volkswagen recall number 24bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 jetta vehicles manufactured march 28, 2014, to november 24, 2014, 2014-2015 passat vehicles manufactured april 7, 2014, to november 18, 2014, 2015 golf and gti vehicles manufactured july 1, 2014, to november 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 beetle and beetle convertible vehicles manufactured march 31, 2014, to november 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Visibility and wipers: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk: Vehicle occupants could be injured by falling glass. A sunroof break during vehicle operation also increases the risk of driver distraction and a resulting vehicle crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof, free of charge. The recall began on december 15, 2015. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60b9.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 beetle vehicles manufactured june 13, 2013, to july 3, 2014. The glass sunroofs in the affected vehicles may break when the vehicles are operated over a hard road surface or strike a pothole.
Transmission: cooling unit and lines
Risk: The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the o-ring seals in the transmission oil cooler, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on april 16, 2014. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38b9/9v.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 jetta, beetle, beetle convertible, and passat vehicles equipped with a 1.8t engine and torque converter automatic transmission. In the affected vehicles, the o-ring seals between the oil cooler and the transmission may leak fluid.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (15 complaints, typically around 9,000 miles); electrical (13 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles); body and structure (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 16, 2020 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Volkswagen Beetle?
- It is 13th of 19 Beetle model years by number of complaints, with 50 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.