2014 Volkswagen Beetle Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 30% of the model year's 50 total complaints. One crash and one injury are linked to this area, and a related Takata airbag recall (campaign 20V785000) covers the driver frontal airbag inflator.
- Airbags complaints
- 15
- 30% of 50 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 50
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 9,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report the driver side airbag deploying in a low-speed crash and causing injury, with median mileage at failure around 9,000 miles.
- Multiple owners describe long delays getting the Takata driver airbag inflator recall (20V785000) repaired because replacement parts were unavailable at dealers for months.
- One owner reports that after the recall airbag replacement, the steering wheel clock spring broke, disabling the horn, cruise control, and steering wheel entertainment controls.
- Separate from airbags, some owners describe the steering column clock spring failing on nearly new vehicles, which knocked out ABS, airbag, ESC, and tire pressure monitoring systems together.
- One owner reports the passenger seat airbag sensor failing at high mileage, meaning a passenger airbag would not deploy in a crash.
When 2014 Volkswagen Beetle airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 16, 2014, latest Dec 6, 2024.
Airbags recalls for the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
- NHTSA 20V785000Dec 16, 2020Airbags105,652 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BC.
Airbags complaints by Beetle model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle have an airbag recall?
- Yes. Campaign 20V785000, reported December 16, 2020, covers Beetle and Beetle Convertible models from 2012-2014 for a driver's side airbag inflator that may explode due to propellant degradation. Volkswagen replaces the driver frontal airbag free of charge.
- How common are airbag complaints for the 2014 Beetle?
- NHTSA has logged 15 airbag complaints for the 2014 Beetle, which is 30% of the 50 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Has the airbag problem caused any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data links this area to 1 crash and 1 injury, with median mileage at failure of about 9,000 miles.
- Did the recall repair itself cause problems?
- At least one owner reported that after the driver airbag was replaced under the recall, the steering wheel clock spring broke, disabling the horn, cruise control, and steering wheel entertainment controls.