Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has 7 recalls, 65 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
7
Recalls
65
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V679000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 an...
19V615000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertib...
14V656000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 20...
12V540000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles, manufactured from February 2012, through August 2012, and equipped with leather ...
12V331000
TIRES
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BEETLE VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SUMMER TIRES THAT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOT...
20V785000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The driver's side ai...
20E064000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 200...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? T... |
| Jul 30, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | After getting in my car and turning on the ignition, I put my foot on the brake. After pulling the g... |
| Jul 17, 2022 | ENGINE | Volkswagen water pumps keeps failing. I had the first water pump fail at 61902 miles replaced on 22 ... |
| May 20, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON 05/19/ 2022 NO PRIOR ISSUES ALL SERVICE REQUIRMENTS COMPLETED FROM PRIOR C... |
| Sep 27, 2021 | AIR BAGS | Airbag replacement not available through Volkswagen after several months. |
| May 1, 2021 | AIR BAGS | Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA... |
| Feb 25, 2021 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF N... |
| Feb 18, 2021 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN N... |
| Feb 17, 2021 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF N... |
| Feb 1, 2021 | AIR BAGS | Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received a notification for NH... |
| Feb 1, 2021 | AIR BAGS | THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAM... |
| Feb 1, 2021 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFI... |
| Dec 16, 2020 | AIR BAGS | I received a recall notification dated Dec. 16, 2020 for my 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. The notification... |
| Nov 11, 2020 | ENGINE | ENGINE LIGHT FOR EVAP PURGE FLOW INCORRECT. I'VE SPENT OVER $700.00 AT THE DEALERSHIP AND MY ENGINE ... |
| Aug 19, 2020 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION THE STEERING LOCKED UP, PREVENTING ANY KIND OF TURNING OF THE STEERING W... |
| Apr 1, 2020 | STRUCTURE | THE PLASTIC PART ON THE TOP AROUND THE MOON ROOF HAS COMPLETELY CRACKED ON ALL 4 CORNERS, NOT JUST H... |
| Feb 14, 2020 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | WHILE TURNING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY I HEARD A BANG NOISE. IT WAS NIGHT AND AT THE TIME I DID NOT SEE WHA... |
| Feb 11, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GEAR SELECTOR SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSU... |
| Oct 6, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED... |
| May 28, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE TIMING TENSIONER BROKE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. VOLKSWAGEN PAID FOR TIMING AND 60% OF ENGIN... |