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2015 Volkswagen Beetle Air bags Problems

Complaints
42about this part
Share
51%of 83 total for the year
Median mileage
2,182miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 51% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,182 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.

“There is a recall on my vehicle that can cause death and Volkswagen has yet to provide a remedy to fix the recall. I have asked them about switching cars until a remedy is an available and that's not an option they provide. I do not feel safe driving my car, but I have no choice to drive it because I need transportation.”

NHTSA complaint #11532130, filed 2023-07

“I just recently purchased this vehicle, which is a 2015 beetle and see that it has a air bag recall, but no fix is available yet. The car is now 8 years old, it is BS there still isnt a replacement and I am driving a death mobile where the airbag could explode at anytime and kill me with shrapnel”

NHTSA complaint #11536039, filed 2023-08

“This recall has been here since January 03 2023. When I called VW they stated it was not dangerous and there was no fix. I’m concerned driving this vehicle as the recall states my airbag can deploy at anytime sending shards through my body. BW still has no remedy almost 2 months later”

NHTSA complaint #11510489, filed 2023-03

“The recall for the driver's airbag was announced in late January. I received notice in February and a remedy is still not available. I've not been able to drive my car for 6 months. I do not think 6+ months is a timely manner and would like to file a formal complaint against VW.”

NHTSA complaint #11539572, filed 2023-08

“My car is subject to the Takata Air Bag recall. Due to the age of the vehicle, and the hot climate where I live (California), I am in fear for my safety especially with summer around the corner. The Old Farmer's Almanac forecasts a scorcher with hotter-than-normal temperatures across most of the U.S., including California. Originally, I had a service appointment for 2024 but there was a shortage of parts. I showed up for my next appointment 6/4/25 to have the service done and was told that the parts are on back order nationally until at least September. …”

NHTSA complaint #11665416, filed 2025-06

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018741%
2017640%
20163573%
20154251%
20141530%
20133437%
20121218%
2009515%
2008712%
20071527%
2006108%
20053112%
20047321%
20036019%
20024326%
20014020%
20006424%
19992213%
1998148%

Other parts of the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Electrical system
16 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 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