IllustrationWATER LEAK INTO REAR HATCH; THIRD BRAKE LIGHT PREMATURE PLASTIC PART FAILURE AT 75,016 MILES. THIS IS SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE RISK OF ACCIDENT OR WATER/ELECTRICAL FIRE.
2010 Volkswagen Beetle
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2010 Volkswagen Beetle do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 49.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
90–25K
325–50K
750–75K
475–100K
3100–150K
0150K+
26 reports with mileage · 4 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
Service Brakes complaints
4 reportsWHEN I BRAKE, THE BRAKE LIGHTS DOES NOT COME ONE SOMETIME AND COMES ON SOMETIMES. I'VE HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINTS, PEOPLE FOLLOWING BEHIND ME AND CURSE AT ME FOR MY LIGHTS NOT WORKING.
AT 7AM ON A 5 DEGREE ABOVE ZERO MORNING, MY VW PULLED OUT OF MY PARKING SPACE FINE, I DROVE ONE BLOCK, FINE, AT THE SECOND BLOCK'S STOP SIGN, MY BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND. FOR THE REMAINDER OF MY COMMUTE TO AND FROM WORK I HAD TO DRIVE VERY SLOWLY, BRAKE VERY HARD FOR THE CAR TO COME TO A STOP. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS…
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AT 7AM ON A 5 DEGREE ABOVE ZERO MORNING, MY VW PULLED OUT OF MY PARKING SPACE FINE, I DROVE ONE BLOCK, FINE, AT THE SECOND BLOCK'S STOP SIGN, MY BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND. FOR THE REMAINDER OF MY COMMUTE TO AND FROM WORK I HAD TO DRIVE VERY SLOWLY, BRAKE VERY HARD FOR THE CAR TO COME TO A STOP. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS AN ISSUE WITH THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER. RESEARCH INDICATES THAT ALTHOUGH NEVER PART OF A RECALL, THAT THIS SITUATION HAS OCCURRED BEFORE, AND HAS POTENTIAL TO BE DANGEROUS. FOR EXAMPLE, MY KNEE IS VERY SORE FROM PRESSING ON THE BRAKES, AND IF I HAD BEEN GOING AT A HIGHER SPEED WHEN I FIRST DISCOVERED THE ISSUE - I WOULD HAVE INHERENTLY SLID INTO THE CAR(S) AHEAD OF ME, POSSIBLY CREATING A BAD SITUATION. THE MECHANIC ALSO TOLD ME THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER DUE TO AN UNEXPECTED DEMAND. THIS IS A SITUATION THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY VW OF AMERICA, FOR SAFETY ISSUES ON A RELATIVELY NEW VEHICLE (LESS THAN 55,000 MILES / 4.3 YRS OLD). *TR
VOLKSWAGEN OF ORANGE PARK IS NOT FOLLOWING SAFETY STANDARDS. THEY REPLACE CARPET AFTER FLOOD. DAMAGE BY SLICING THE CARPET UNDER THE DASH AND NOT REMOVING THE DASHBOARD AS THEY ARE PAID. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE CARPET BECOMING LODGED UNDER CONTROL PEDALS AS ITS COMPROMISED. *TR
Official recalls
319V679000 · Unknown Or Other
Sep 25, 2019
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.
11V031000 · Seats
Jan 21, 2011
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 NEW BEETLE AND NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2010, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE BARRIER TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION," THAT WENT INTO EFFECT ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET WITH REQUIREMENTS THAT WENT INTO EFFECT ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, AND THEREFORE MAY NOT OFFER THE PROTECTION ATTENDANT TO THOSE REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL OFFER TO REPLACE THEIR VEHICLE WITH A COMPARABLE VEHICLE THAT WAS PRODUCED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, COMPLIANT WITH FMVSS 208 REQUIREMENTS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
10V621000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Dec 10, 2010
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE AND THE NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FASTENING CLAMP ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT MAY BE LOCATED IN AN IMPROPER POSITION WHICH COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD FUEL LINE. ADDITIONALLY, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE MODEL, DEALERS WILL EITHER REMOVE THE PLASTIC TAB FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, OR INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE FASTENING CLAMP AND ADJUST THE RELATED FASTENING CLAMP INTO THE CORRECT POSITION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.