2017 Volkswagen Beetle Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 33%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, 33% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,400 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.
“Nhtsa: 19v615 november 11, 2019, I made an appointment to get this recall 37m2-micro switch on my 2017 vw Beetle, when I arrived, I was told they did not have the parts to fix this recall. I am trying to sell my car and it is not prudent to try to sell a vehicle with an open recall on it. I was first notified of this recall in august 2019 and we are now in november 2019 and according to what I am told there is still no fix for this recall. My question is 'what is the hold up'? …”
NHTSA complaint #11279476, filed 2019-11, 9,000 miles“Passenger window regulator went bad. Not covered under warranty now. Had driver side replaced last year and warranty covered it. 1500 miles over warranty now”
NHTSA complaint #11310737, filed 2020-02, 37,800 miles“The rear view camera stopped working (black screen.) I have tried to soft reset the infotainment display unit as well as a hard reset by disconnecting car battery to no avail. The trunk lock mechanism is operational (the rear view camera unit is located in the same unit.)”
NHTSA complaint #11737477, filed 2026-05“Electrical motor running noise in rear area of vehicle after engine shutdown and key removal. Occurs every time vehicle is driven in rain conditions--regardless of severity of rain. The noise remains for up tp 15 minutes after shutdown and key removal and occurs only in wet conditions. First time there was an acrid odor at the time of the noise -- appears to have ceased subsequently but the running noise remains. Only when driven in the rain. Vehicle appears to be normal in all aspects when driving in dry conditions. Have had authorized vw dealer inspect with no results. …”
NHTSA complaint #11194325, filed 2019-04Related service bulletins
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11030841Mar 25, 2026Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- 11030838Mar 19, 2026Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- 11030828Mar 5, 2026Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
- 11025442Oct 6, 2025GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
- 11018938May 12, 2025How to check for HVAC system leaks using nitrogen.
- 11010021Oct 17, 2024Additional reporting
- 11010011Oct 7, 2024Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- 11008853Sep 17, 2024How to manage software versions using VW diagnostic Tool
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 14% |
| 2018 | 4 | 24% |
| 2017 | 5 | 33% |
| 2016 | 5 | 10% |
| 2015 | 13 | 16% |
| 2014 | 4 | 8% |
| 2013 | 12 | 13% |
| 2012 | 6 | 9% |
| 2010 | 5 | 17% |
| 2009 | 4 | 12% |
| 2008 | 8 | 13% |
| 2007 | 5 | 9% |
| 2006 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 12 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle
6 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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