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2007 Volkswagen Beetle Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, 27% of all 56 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest airbag complaint count among 14 Beetle model years. These complaints report 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 51,329 miles.

Airbags complaints
15
27% of 56 complaints
All complaints this year
56
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
51,329 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Volkswagen Beetle airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 16, 2012, latest Mar 5, 2022.

2007 Volkswagen Beetle airbags complaints: complaints filed per month1Feb 2012May 2014Apr 2015Nov 2016Apr 2018Aug 2018Aug 2020Mar 2022
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2012 to Mar 2022; peak Feb 2012 (1).

Airbags recalls for the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Beetle model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200531 (12%)
  2. 200610 (8%)
  3. 200715 (27%)
  4. 20087 (12%)
  5. 20095 (15%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 201212 (18%)
  8. 201334 (37%)
  9. 201415 (30%)
  10. 201542 (51%)
  11. 201635 (73%)
  12. 20176 (40%)
  13. 20187 (41%)
  14. 20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 51,329 miles.
Which Volkswagen Beetle year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle has the most airbag complaints (42), compared with 15 for the 2007.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle is classified under airbags. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.