Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle has 4 recalls, 16 complaints.
4
Recalls
16
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V369000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen a...
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...
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...
24V834000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 200...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2018 Volkswagen Beetle C FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Jul 4, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The ignition failed to release the key and turn off the engine. According to the service writer at N... |
| Jun 29, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated while driving 40-50 MPH, the vehicle s... |
| Apr 2, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I've owned this car for nearly two years. On April 3, 2025, I took my car to Niello VW. A service pe... |
| Dec 18, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact's wife owns a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact’s wife received notification of NHTSA ... |
| Oct 30, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Sep 26, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the... |
| Jan 27, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Driver and passenger windows go down all by themselves without the key even being in the ignition. Y... |
| Oct 8, 2021 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | At normal speeds driving down the road traction control will come on and break the vehicle and jerk ... |
| Sep 10, 2021 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2018 Beetle with 2.0 TSI. Vehicle is extremely well maintained and all work has been done by VW deal... |
| Jun 2, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Center dash screen goes black occasionally which prevents using the backup camera, radio, and phone.... |
| Mar 2, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S ... |
| Oct 1, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW IS DEFECTIVE. THE WINDOW SHUTTERS UP & DOWN ALL BY ITSELF, BOTH IN PARK, AND ... |
| Sep 12, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE WINDOW KEEPS SHUTTERING UP & DOWN AFTER GETTING IN THE CAR AND SHUTTING THE DOOR WITH IGNITION O... |
| Aug 15, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | SINCE PURCHASING MORE THAN 7 MONTHS AGO, VEHICLE'S BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM FAILS TO RECOGNIZE A... |