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Buying a used 2019 Volkswagen Beetle? Check these 4 recalls first
Four recalls on the last Beetle model year, one critical: a driver's airbag that can explode and throw metal fragments. The rest are a key that can come out when the car is not in Park, a leaking Beck/Arnley aftermarket brake part, and a fault where the car may not display a brake failure warning. Only 14 unverified NHTSA complaints were filed, spread thinly across electrical, brakes and engine, with 1 crash and no fires or injuries reported.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the driver's airbag inflator replacement was done on this VIN
- Ask whether the brake warning display recall software update was applied
- Check whether any aftermarket Beck/Arnley brake parts were fitted and inspect for leaks
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Volkswagen dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Beetle driver's airbag can explode and throw metal | AIR Bags | critical |
| Volkswagen key can come out when not in Park | Electrical System | high |
| Beck/Arnley brake part for VW Jetta, Beetle leaks | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Volkswagen Beetle may not show brake failure warning | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
14 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | Yes |
| Brakes | 2 | Yes |
| Engine | 2 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | None found |
| Suspension | 1 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |