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2018 Volkswagen Beetle recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | – |
| Electrical system | 1 | – |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 30, 202424V834000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V834000
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| Sep 23, 202020E064000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinderIf there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20E064000
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| Aug 22, 201919V615000 | Electrical system: ignition anti-theftRemoving the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V615000
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| Jun 1, 201818V369000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components discA reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 18V369000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Beetle, Beetle Convertible. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component17
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 7 | 41 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 35 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 24 |
| Structure | 1 | 6 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 6 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 6 |
| Seats | 1 | 6 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 6 |
| Engine | 1 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 6 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“I am submitting a formal vehicle safety report regarding a hazardous mechanical reassembly failure involving my 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Coast.”
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
Other Volkswagen Beetle model years
- 20193 recalls15 complaints
- 20183 recalls17 complaints
- 20173 recalls17 complaints
- 20163 recalls59 complaints
- 20155 recalls99 complaints
- 20145 recalls54 complaints
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Other Volkswagen models
- 2018 Jetta2 recalls31 complaints
- 2018 Passat4 recalls46 complaints
- 2018 Golf10 recalls58 complaints
- 2018 Tiguan14 recalls292 complaints
- 2018 Atlas17 recalls466 complaints
- 2018 GTI3 recalls17 complaints
- 2021 ID.411 recalls336 complaints
- 2020 Atlas Cross Sport11 recalls106 complaints
- 2017 Touareg1 recall24 complaints
- 2012 Routan1 recall63 complaints
- 2016 Eos2 recalls4 complaints
- 2022 Taos6 recalls321 complaints
2018 Volkswagen Beetle recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recent, 24V834000 (reported October 30, 2024), concerns air bags. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle recalls for?
The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 17 filed with NHTSA (41%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Volkswagen Beetle?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
Check a specific Volkswagen by VIN
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