How many recalls does the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle have?

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle has 6 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle?

The most recent recall was issued on December 21, 2022 and relates to the air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle?

Yes, there are 5 high-risk recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

2015 Volkswagen Beetle: Recalls & Crash Test Ratings

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

This page covers 6 recalls, 83 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle.

Fuel Economy (EPA Estimates)

26–34 mpg combined

6.9–9 L/100km

Compact Cars

City23–30 mpg(7.8–10.2 L/100km)

Highway30–39 mpg(6–7.8 L/100km)

Combined26–34 mpg(6.9–9 L/100km)

Est. Annual Fuel Cost$2,300–$2,950/yr

Tailpipe CO₂301–347 g/mi

EPA GHG Score6–7/10

Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 6 tested variants for this model year.

2015 Volkswagen Beetle Crash Test Ratings

5/5 Overall

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

2015 Volkswagen Beetle Owner Complaints

Complaints about the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle cluster heavily around the airbag system, which accounts for roughly half of all reports filed. The dominant issue owners describe involves a faulty passenger seat occupant sensor, the system that determines whether a front-seat passenger is present and whether the airbag should deploy. Owners report the airbag warning light staying on and the passenger airbag being disabled even with an adult in the seat. Electrical system complaints make up the second-largest group, with owners describing various warning lights, intermittent power losses, and control module faults. A smaller cluster of engine-related reports rounds out the picture. On the mechanical side, several owners separately describe the ignition key becoming stuck and impossible to remove, sometimes accompanied by the steering wheel locking up, a problem some say is complicated by difficulty sourcing the replacement part.

Total Complaints

Crash-Related

With Injuries

By System

air bags
40
electrical system
14
unknown or other
12
engine
6

2015 Volkswagen Beetle Recalls

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle has 6 recalls, the most serious involving a fuel leak that can result in a vehicle fire, a camshaft lobe that can shear off and reduce braking power, and a driver's airbag inflator that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin.

The airbag concern appears across two filings describing the same defect, where long-term exposure to heat and humidity degrades the inflator propellant and can cause it to burst during deployment. On the drivetrain side, the camshaft lobe that powers the brake vacuum pump can break off, reducing braking assistance and extending stopping distances. There is also a keyless entry and automatic transmission concern on vehicles with a manual handbrake: removing the key while the shift lever is not in Park can allow the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly. The final recall affects certain sunroofs that can shatter when the car hits a hard road surface or pothole, dropping glass onto occupants and potentially distracting the driver.

All 6 Recalls

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NHTSA (USA)Critical

December 21, 2022

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

At a glance

What can fail

The driver's side air bag inflator may explode. Propellant inside degrades when exposed to high humidity, high heat, and repeated temperature changes over time.

What the fix does