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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
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." 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.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01B9.
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 Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart. Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69EG, 69GQ, and 69E6.
We checked Transport Canada's recall database for this make, model and year.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Open Government Licence – Canada
Issue: On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-front airbag. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
Issue: On certain vehicles, a build-up of silicate on the shift lever switch could cause the transmission to detect that it is in the Park position when it isn't. This could allow the ignition key to be removed when the transmission is not in the Park position. If the parking brake is not applied, this could allow the car to roll away. Safety Risk: If the transmission position is not displayed correctly, a user may not know that the vehicle is not in the PARK position. If the parking brake is not applied, this could create a risk of a vehicle roll-away and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have a new shift lever micro switch and control unit installed.
We checked the EU Safety Gate for recall alerts naming this model and its production years.
Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC BY 4.0, © European Union
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it can result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. Production: 09.09.2004 - 15.09.2018. Types: L148* (T5 Transporter Kasten N1); L225* (T5 Transporter); L767* (Crafter); L768* (Crafter); L769* (Crafter); L770* (Crafter); L846* (Crafter); L847* (Crafter); e1*2001/116*0106* (New Beetle); e1*2001/116*0218* (T5 Multivan); e1*2001/116*0220* (T5 GP Transporter); e1*2001/116*0242* (Golf (A6) + Cabrio); e1*2001/116*0289* (T5 California); e1*2001/116*0301* (Fox); e1*2001/116*0304* (Golf Plus (A5)); e1*2001/116*0307* (Passat (B6 + B7)); e1*2001/116*0349* (EOS + EOS GP); e1*2001/116*0355* (Crafter); e1*2001/116*0356* (Crafter); e1*2001/116*0450* (Tiguan); e1*2001/116*0468* (CC); e1*2001/116*0468* (Passat CC); e1*2001/116*0510* (Polo (A05)); e1*2007/46*0130* (T5 Transporter Doppelkabine); e1*2007/46*0401* (Sharan); e1*2007/46*0434* (Sharan); e1*2007/46*0487* (Tiguan); e1*2007/46*0513* (Crafter); e1*2007/46*0514* (Crafter); e1*2007/46*0515* (Crafter); e1*2007/46*0516* (Crafter); e1*2007/46*0518* (Crafter); e1*2007/46*0519* (Crafter); e1*2007/46*0520* (Crafter); e1*2007/46*0521* (Crafter); e1*2007/46*0522* (Crafter); e1*2007/46*0523* (Crafter); e1*2007/46*0524* (Crafter); e1*2007/46*0525* (Crafter); e1*2007/46*0539* (Beetle); e1*2007/46*1613* (Crafter); e1*2007/46*1614* (Crafter); e1*2007/46*1615* (Crafter); e1*2007/46*1616* (Crafter); e1*2007/46*1619* (Crafter); e1*2007/46*1620* (Crafter); e1*2007/46*1621* (Crafter); e1*2007/46*1622* (Crafter); e1*98/14*0174* (Polo (A04)); e1*KS07/46*0031* (XL1); e13*2007/46*1167* (Up!); e13*2007/46*1170* (e-Up!); e13*2007/46*1182* (Up Fahrzeugklasse N1).
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Crash-test ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain