The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact stated that after his wife had driven the vehicle, upon restarting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally, the traction control and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the warning lights were illuminated due to an unknown sensor failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V785000 (Air Bags); and routine maintenance and for a flush and fill, radiator, and coolant fan motor. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to another local dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.
The worst 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags2
- Brakes1
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Seats1
Problems by type
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- Airbags2
- Brakes1
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Seats1
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 20V785000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 19V615000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 1,074
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Prevent Sporatic Misfire Faults.
- Checking engine oil level.
- Reprogramming Control Module process
- Engine missfire diagnostic aid
- Identifying and Mixing Volkswagen Engine Coolants
- Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- Suggested fuel additive
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- Differences between a leak and seepage
See all 1,074 bulletins for the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
What 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side seat would no longer slide backwards. The contact was concerned that the front passenger was too close to the air bag system due to the seat malfunction. Additionally, the trunk door handle had malfunctioned, and the trunk door could not be opened from outside the vehicle. The contact stated that trunk door would not shut securely, and the front driver’s side headlight bulb had overheated and experienced charring inside the lens. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 volkswagen beetle convertible. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v785000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that gunther volkswagen daytona beach located at 1270 n tomoka farms rd, daytona beach, fl 32124, (386) 523-0500 had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Received letter for recall, instructed to call for appointment, letter .did not state what the problem was. Checked your website, showed no recall for this vehicle. Concerned if this is a rip off, since the letter stated it was a "manufacturer's recall"? Letter was from: autonation volkswagen, las vegas, nv
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Questions about the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Is the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, fewer than a typical Beetle Convertible model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible?
Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible have?
2 recalls, covering air bags and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 20V785000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible have bad airbags?
The Volkswagen Beetle Convertible model years with the most airbags complaints are 2015 (12 complaints) and 2016 (11 complaints).
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