2014 Volkswagen Beetle Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 30%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the air bags of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 30% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This recall has not been fixed for over two months now -- 60 days. That is nuts. Please update the recall fix asap because otherwise I am prevented from using my car for work. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11398205, filed 2021-02, 77,777 miles“Driver side takeda air bag replaced under 20v785000 recall notice by classic Volkswagen, gastonia, nc. Vehicle returned from repair with broken steering wheel clock spring. Horn, cruise control, steer wheel controls for entertainment system are all inoperative regardless of steering wheel position or if vehicle is stationary or in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11408591, filed 2021-04, 31,254 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10598464, filed 2014-06, 1,569 miles“Beginning in June 2021 and thereafter, my husband and I received notifications from Volkswagen of America of a life-threatening urgent airbag safety recall for our 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - our only vehicle. The recall is referenced on your websiteManufacturer Recall Number 69BC; NHTSA Recall Number 20V785. In response to the notifications, we have spent the past nearly 16 months seeking an appointment to have this airbag defect repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11494070, filed 2022-11“This is a complaint that my dealership has not replaced my airbag after two calls and waiting a month for status of parts ordered has not occurred. Injury may occur to driver and passenger if airbag is not remedied. Seeking assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #11420153, filed 2021-06Related recalls
- 20V785000Dec 16, 2020Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The driver's side air bag…Covers: Volkswagen Beetle 2012–2014, Beetle Convertible 2012–2014
Related service bulletins
- 11034621Jun 11, 2026Inquiries
- 11030826Mar 2, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used…
- 11014943Feb 17, 2025This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10231584Feb 2, 2023VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
- 10205524Dec 15, 2021Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any combination of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P1D74 and/or P1D75 in the ECM Customer states…
- 10205523Dec 13, 2021Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any combination of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P1D74 and/or P1D75 in the ECM Customer states…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | 41% |
| 2017 | 6 | 40% |
| 2016 | 35 | 73% |
| 2015 | 42 | 51% |
| 2014 | 15 | 30% |
| 2013 | 34 | 37% |
| 2012 | 12 | 18% |
| 2009 | 5 | 15% |
| 2008 | 7 | 12% |
| 2007 | 15 | 27% |
| 2006 | 10 | 8% |
| 2005 | 31 | 12% |
| 2004 | 73 | 21% |
| 2003 | 60 | 19% |
| 2002 | 43 | 26% |
| 2001 | 40 | 20% |
| 2000 | 64 | 24% |
| 1999 | 22 | 13% |
| 1998 | 14 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
13 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology