2019 Volkswagen Beetle

Key Technical Specifications

Warranty Info

Basic: 
        4 Years/80,000 km

Drivetrain: 
        5 Years/100,000 km

Corrosion: 
        7 Years/Unlimited km

Roadside Assistance: 
        4 Years/80,000 km

Recall Info

US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
        19V094000

Mfg's Report Date:
        FEB 12, 2019

Component:
        SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
        4064

Summary:
        Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when a brake system failure is detected. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems" and number 101, "Controls and displays."

Consequence:
        If the driver is not alerted when there is a problem with brakes, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy:
        Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90L8.

Dates of Manufacture:
        AUG 26, 2018 to JAN 25, 2019

Manufacturer Recall Number:
        90L8
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
        19V615000

Mfg's Report Date:
        AUG 21, 2019

Component:
        STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
        679027

Summary:
        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."

Consequence:
        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.

Dates of Manufacture:
        JUL 14, 2016 to JUN 03, 2019

Manufacturer Recall Number:
        37M2
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
        20E064000

Mfg's Report Date:
        SEP 22, 2020

Component:
        SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
        38

Summary:
        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.

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 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.