CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Volkswagen Beetle has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (4 reports).
2019 Volkswagen Beetle recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Spraying Metal Shards
The driver's side frontal airbag inflator can rupture, or explode, because its propellant degrades over time.
Key can be pulled out before Park, risking rollaway
A buildup of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts can allow the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in Park.
Brake Warning Light May Not Alert Driver to Failure
The instrument cluster in these vehicles may fail to show a visual warning when the brake system detects a problem.
Most common 2019 Volkswagen Beetle problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
The 2019 Volkswagen Final Edition SE Beetleâs rear trunk latch/lock will fail and not open from the outside with the car unlocked and using the key fob due to it being jammed closed. In an emergency situation, thereâs no manual way to open the rear hatch, and there are no visible markings showing where the override is to be or what to do to open it up from the inside in an emergency. Further, after reading the ownerâs manual, it shows several different ways it can be opened depending on the year the vehicle was built, and the 2019 says to stick the flat end of your key into a slot on the right and slide it to the left to which mine failed and did NOT work. Dealership Service Technic
Hello, We have owned this vehicle since new. Today it has 28,945 miles. We started hearing a clunking sound from the front left side. We subsequently stopped and verified the suspension and discovered the broken front right suspension spring. Very disappointing to know that a suspension spring would brake at such low mileage. Our internet search found that we are not the only one with such a significant safety problem.
A message is continually (every few seconds) displayed on the dashboard stating that the "coolant temperature is 195 degrees" as if it is a warning. It does not seem plausible that the coolant would have reached 195 degrees when the vehicle was just started.
On Sept. 21, 2023, I was in my 2019 Beetle and pulled into a parking place at a store. When parked, I pressed the electric start button to shut off the vehicle. When the vehicle was shut off, I got out of the car to go into the store. Luckily, I turned my head in the direction of my vehicle and saw it rolling backwards out of the parking space. In a panic, I raced back to the vehicle and jumped into the car. At that point, I had realized that I had not placed the vehicle in Park when I parked the car and it was still in Drive. At that point, I reparked the car, this time placing it in Park before I shut off the vehicle. When I came home, I told my husband what happened. He said it s
The key in the key cylinder or tear lock would not remove. The automobile would not shut down. I looked in YouTube tube and found out that since 2010 this incident has been occurring in Volkswagen beetles I had to extract the fuel pump fuse to stop the engine. And then disconnect the battery. It appears that this problem is pandemic to this automobile if I had been in a remote area it wouldâve been a serious problem. AutoNation Volkswagen in Columbus has estimated the cost to be $1500 to replace the tear lock the cylinder and the bolt.
2019 Volkswagen Beetle questions
Does the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle: Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Spraying Metal Shards; Key can be pulled out before Park, risking rollaway; Brake Warning Light May Not Alert Driver to Failure. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Exterior Lighting (2), Engine (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Volkswagen Beetle has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.