2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
17
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
49
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
The 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE has received a total of 17 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 49 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (12 complaints), Electrical System (2 complaints), and Air Bagspassenger Side Frontalcushion (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, potentially affecting up to 1,508,286 vehicles.
Recall 22V945000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 37,558 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertibles 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.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69EM.
View full details →Recall 22V945000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 37,558 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertibles 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.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69EM.
View full details →Recall 22V945000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 37,558 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertibles 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.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69EM.
View full details →Recall 22V945000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 37,558 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertibles 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.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69EM.
View full details →Recall 19V615000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
| 679,027 vehicles affected
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...
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.
View full details →Recall 19V615000 — STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
| 679,027 vehicles affected
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...
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
17 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagspassenger Side Frontalcushion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags) and was repaired; however, approximately 2 years later the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the passenger seat air bag sensor failed to recognize when an occupant was seated in the seat. The dealer stated that the seat needed to be replaced because the air bag sensor was integrated into the seat cushion. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags) and was repaired; however, approximately 2 years later the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the passenger seat air bag sensor failed to recognize when an occupant was seated in the seat. The dealer stated that the seat needed to be replaced because the air bag sensor was integrated into the seat cushion. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the dealer was not contacted regarding the recall remedy or to confirm parts availability per the recall letter received informing the contact not to notify a dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue as the number provided on the recall notice was unreachable. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Safety Rating for the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 49 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
V2619012039436_14 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Adblue leaks, warning lights or MIL-On
V241801204513811 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update warranty table labor operation numbers due to recent Saga updates.
V271901201189420 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS
V2618032051596_2 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Some vehicles were part of the TDI Buyback and Remarketing program and received only the Step 2A portion of the 23Y8 Action. Customers purchasing these vehicles are entitled to a no-charge replacement of the Emissions Control Module (DOC/DPF/SCR) once the vehicle accumulates more than 70,000 miles. Update to procedure.
V261901203943613 — ENGINE
AdBlue leakage at Reductant Injector. Update to AdBlue part number.
V261901203943611 — EQUIPMENT
part number suffix updated.
15BeetleSrvXprs — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Added: Torque Spec table
TT 87 19 02 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Air Conditioning Compressor Leak Diagnosis.
TT 64 18 01 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Coding concerns after module replacement
TT 26 16 01 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
AdBlue® mixture specification update when using refractometer
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
- 2010 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — 0 complaints
- 2011 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — 0 complaints
- 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — 0 complaints
- 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — 8 complaints
- 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — 8 complaints
- 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE (current)
- 2016 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — 11 complaints
- 2017 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — 3 complaints
- 2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — 0 complaints
- 2019 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — 1 complaint
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- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 3,104 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS — 2,635 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 1,991 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 1,916 total complaints
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