2015 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 4% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 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.
“While driving 60 MPH on route 84-mass pike(which is a freshly paved road) I noticed something go wrong with the back tires causing the vehicle to spin out of control. Luckily, after doing a full 360 I was able to gain control of the car and pulled over. I had to the car towed to a service center in which they told me I had broke the tie rod when I went out of control. The reason I went out of control in the first place was due to a faulty tie rod that had broken for absolutely no reason. The weather that day was 50 degrees and had been 57 the day before meaning absolutely no black ice. …”
NHTSA complaint #11066835, filed 2018-02, 15,000 miles“We have a big ign. Key that at times won't turn. Was informed by the dealer the mechanism is broke and it's a backordered item due to it being a common item . Failures of this part can cause the steering wheel to lock I have read”
NHTSA complaint #11658024, filed 2025-04“Ignition key gets stuck, Dealer stated mechanism that holds the switch is broken. This can cause issues starting, removing the key and cause the steering wheel not to turn . I've been informed it's among the top 10 requested broken parts for VW beetles with no manufacturer making this part currently”
NHTSA complaint #11660740, filed 2025-05Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 7% |
| 2016 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 | 3 | 6% |
| 2013 | 6 | 6% |
| 2012 | 7 | 11% |
| 2010 | 3 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle
42 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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