The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated the ignition failed to turn off and the gear shifter did not recognize the PARK gear. The contact stated the key would not unlatch and was eventually fractured. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V615000 (Electrical System, Steering). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and had the recall repairs completed. The contact stated shortly after the recall repairs, he continued to experience the failure. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,652.
2014 Volkswagen Beetle electrical problems
13 complaints (26% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 36,000.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 26%
- typical mileage
- 36,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition2
- Horn1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Volkswagen Beetle electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
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
What 2014 Volkswagen Beetle owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the horn worked intermittently before receiving notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V785000 (Air Bags). The contact took the vehicle to local dealer and the recall repair completed. The contact stated that the horn was still functioning intermittently after the recall repair. The dealer stated that the recall did not cover diagnostic testing or repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Driver side takeda air bag replaced under 20v785000 recall notice by classic volkswagen, gastonia, nc. Vehicle returned from repair with broken steering wheel clock spring. Horn, cruise control, steer wheel controls for entertainment system are all inoperative regardless of steering wheel position or if vehicle is stationary or in motion.
Tsi shooting oil through muffler. Only 93,000 miles on the car. Hard shifting, loss of power. Vehicle in motion.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen beetle. The contact stated that the key would not immediately release from the ignition switch. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
While stationary, ignition switch sometimes does not turn on or off. Many times I spend 20 to 30 minutes trying to start my car. On occasion , I cannot turn the car off or remove the key after turning the car off.
The ignition locks and presents a major problem. It becomes impossible to remove the key. Also the locks randomly go on and off as I am driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen beetle. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition switch and remained in the on position. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to southern volkswagen greenbrier (1248 s military hwy, chesapeake, va 23320, (757) 424-4689) where it was diagnosed that the ignition lock cylinder and housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 181253450. The approximate failure mileage was 58,288.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen beetle. The contact stated that the key was difficult to remove from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was confirmed that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls open for the VIN. The failure mileage was 36,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen beetle. After shutting off the vehicle, it was discovered that the key could not be removed from the ignition switch. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.
Questions about the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle electrical
Does the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the electrical of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 26% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2014 Volkswagen Beetle electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 36,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 19V615000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Volkswagen Beetle have the most electrical problems?
The Volkswagen Beetle model years with the most electrical complaints are 2000 (58 complaints), 1998 (53 complaints) and 2004 (47 complaints).
Other 2014 Volkswagen Beetle problems
Airbags 15Body 6Engine 6Visibility 5Brakes 4Fuel system 4Acceleration 3Steering 3Transmission 3Driver assistance 2Lights 2Tires 1
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