How many recalls does the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE have?

The 2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE?

The most recent recall was issued on August 22, 2019 and relates to the electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control module system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE?

Yes, there is 1 high-risk recall for the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE.

2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Recalls Canada & USA

NHTSA (USA)High Risk

August 22, 2019

2011–2019 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLENHTSA Campaign #19V615000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

Defect

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 vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

Safety Risk

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.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

679,027 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 37M2

2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Recalls — Canada & USA

1 Recall

Defect

Safety Risk

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