Does the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle have any recalls?

The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder.

How many complaints have been filed for the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle?

15 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle?

There are 410 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle.

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2019 Volkswagen Beetle service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

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Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
Specifications and reference data (where provided)
Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

Dune Convertible 2-Door
SE Hatchback 2-Door
Final Edition SEL Convertible 2-Door
S Convertible 2-Door
Wolfsburg Edition Hatchback 2-Door
Wolfsburg Edition Convertible 2-Door
SE Convertible 2-Door
Final Edition Hatchback 2-Door
Final Edition SE Hatchback 2-Door
Final Edition SE Convertible 2-Door
Dune Hatchback 2-Door
Final Edition SEL Hatchback 2-Door
S Hatchback 2-Door

Engines covered

2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
2.5L 2480CC 151Cu. In. l5 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

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Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2019 Volkswagen Beetle Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #20E06400023/09/2020Component: 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 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen

Consequence

If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distr

NHTSA #19V61500022/08/2019Component: 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 Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta

Consequence

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an u

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free

TSB #11030847

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial opera

TSB #11030841

Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting

TSB #11030838

Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors

TSB #11030829

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following comp

TSB #11030828

Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color

TSB #11030826

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.

TSB #11028492

Assessment of Damage to steering wheel leather

TSB #11028490

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data mo

Showing the 8 most recent of 410 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20210903Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:INTERLOCK/LOCKOUTCrash reported

My 2019 VW Beetle, AT, keyless entry was parked in a store parking lot. When I left the vehicle it wouldn't lock. I thought my fob battery died. I came out of the store about 30 minutes later and m

20260411Component: SUSPENSION

Hello, We have owned this vehicle since new. Today it has 28,945 miles. We started hearing a clunking sound from the front left side. We subsequently stopped and verified the suspension and discovered

20231202Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

A message is continually (every few seconds) displayed on the dashboard stating that the "coolant temperature is 195 degrees" as if it is a warning. It does not seem plausible that the coolant would h

20231008Component: SERVICE BRAKES

On Sept. 21, 2023, I was in my 2019 Beetle and pulled into a parking place at a store. When parked, I pressed the electric start button to shut off the vehicle. When the vehicle was shut off, I got

20230710Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The key in the key cylinder or tear lock would not remove. The automobile would not shut down. I looked in YouTube tube and found out that since 2010 this incident has been occurring in Volkswagen bee

Showing the 5 most serious of 15 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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