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2010 Volkswagen Beetle recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordSeptember 25, 2019report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2010 Volkswagen Beetle recall campaigns

The 2010 Volkswagen Beetle report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 19V679000 dated September 25, 2019.
Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Report received
September 25, 2019
Potential units
113campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: November 6, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 11V031000

Component
SEATS
Report received
January 21, 2011
Potential units
27campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: January 28, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 10V621000

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
December 10, 2010
Potential units
228,236campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: January 31, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2010 Volkswagen Beetle?

The most frequent component groups in 2010 Volkswagen Beetle campaign records are Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Seats (1), Unknown Or Other (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Seats1
Unknown Or Other1