2007 Volkswagen Beetle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Beetle years
- Fewer complaints than other years 14th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle. That ranks 14th out of 21 Beetle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (15 complaints, 27%), typically at around 48,658 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 56owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Volkswagen Beetle problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 | 27% | 48,658 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 21% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 16% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 11% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 11% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 9% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 7% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 5% | 37,387 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% | 34,510 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 4% | 23,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | 25,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 2,002 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 37,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Volkswagen Beetle recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
Risk: The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. The remedy is the same for each recall. Volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Cranked the car to move it and the drivers side airbag deployed with a massive amount of force. Did not move the car. As soon as in cranked I heard and felt the explosion of the airbag. Sent pieces of plastic and airbag towards me and shoved me into the door. I have a bruised wrist and my ears are…
On airbags driver light for airbag is on won't go off.on transmission it jerks the when it's in 6 it runs fine.. I have not been in any accidents with this car.thank you
2nd beetle. Same issue. (first one leaked fluid). This one does not leak but has the same horrible shifting issue! I love my car but hear from all the mechanics that this is the norm with these vehicles. So why is it not recalled????? Is it transmission or something else? 2007 automatic…
Air bag warning light stays on after start. Constantly on even when driver and passenger seat belts are engaged. Extremely dangerous! Recall now. I see the issue has been reported numerous times over a decade!
Car hesitated two different times when pulling into traffic. The transmission 'grabbed' within 3 or 4 seconds. Each time i came close to having an accident, but didn't thanks to the alertness of other drivers. *tr
Other Volkswagen Beetle years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Beetle | 14 | 3 |
| 2018 Beetle | 17 | 3 |
| 2017 Beetle | 15 | 3 |
| 2016 Beetle | 48 | 3 |
| 2015 Beetle | 83 | 5 |
| 2014 Beetle | 50 | 5 |
| 2013 Beetle | 93 | 6 |
| 2012 Beetle | 65 | 6 |
| 2010 Beetle | 30 | 3 |
| 2009 Beetle | 33 | 2 |
| 2008 Beetle | 60 | 3 |
| 2007 | 56 | 2 |
| 2006 Beetle | 124 | 3 |
| 2005 Beetle | 261 | 3 |
| 2004 Beetle | 349 | 3 |
| 2003 Beetle | 314 | 2 |
| 2002 Beetle | 165 | 2 |
| 2001 Beetle | 203 | 2 |
| 2000 Beetle | 263 | 1 |
| 1999 Beetle | 174 | 1 |
| 1998 Beetle | 171 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Beetle model years, the 2007 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.