2014 Volkswagen Beetle air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 15 complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 21% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen beetle. While driving approximately 3 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front end of the contact's vehicle. The driver side air bag deployed. The contact sustained lacerations to the forehead and a fractured sternum that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.
Clockspring in steering broke causing failure of ABS, airbag, ESC and tire pressure monitoring system.car was brand new with 259 miles.