2018 Volkswagen Beetle safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations opened
- 0
- Investigations closed
- Recall
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Recall
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Removing 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 crash.
- Do not drive
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.