2014 Volkswagen Beetle Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,569miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 8% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,569 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10691922, filed 2015-03, 5,700 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“The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle continued to slide. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred multiple times. Also, the contact indicated that while operating the windshield wipers the wiper blades would not clear rain from the windshield. In addition a chemical type odor was present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100.”
NHTSA complaint #10622360, filed 2014-08, 100 miles“This complaint involves the failure of the ABS Control Module. Upon starting the car, audible warnings as well as dash warning lights indicate urgent brake failure, ABS failure, Airbag failure and stability control failure. In my particular case, the rear brake calipers do not activate fully when braking resulting in increased stopping distance. Vehicle was scanned at dealer on 11/16/24 indicating failure of ABS Control Module. Repair estimate, $5379. This is apparently a common issue when searching on-line VW forums. …”
NHTSA complaint #11629147, filed 2024-12Related service bulletins
- 10214795Jun 22, 2022Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation. Addition of mandatory brake form and reference to Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual.
- 10210402Apr 14, 2022Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot…
- 10210434Apr 12, 2022Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot…
- 10209101Mar 10, 2022Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blower stays…
- 10208921Mar 3, 2022Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blower stays on Customer states cannot set…
- 10207832Feb 3, 2022Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S. Only)
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 14% |
| 2016 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 | 7 | 8% |
| 2014 | 4 | 8% |
| 2013 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 17% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 8% |
| 2001 | 22 | 11% |
| 2000 | 23 | 9% |
| 1999 | 11 | 6% |
| 1998 | 10 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 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.
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