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2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

8.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,697

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Heater And Defroster

Transport Canada recall 2024648 · manufacturer campaign 804T / 804G

30 October 2024

Transport Canada lists: Beetle 2013–2015 · Golf 2012–2014 · Jetta 2012–2016

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group Canada is conducting a parts recovery campaign targeting 2012-2016 Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a TDI (diesel) engine built between May 25, 2011 and June 1, 2016. The auxiliary heater elements are being recovered to aid in Volkswagen's analysis in support of Transport Canada defect investigation file no. 3280-15-10. Note: This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. For the 2016 model year Jetta, only the Jetta Hybrid model is involved in this parts recovery program.

Why it matters

No safety defect has been identified with these auxiliary heater elements.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise them to take their vehicle to a dealership to replace the auxiliary heater element at no charge.

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Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2022735 · manufacturer campaign 69EM

14 December 2022

Transport Canada lists: Beetle 2015–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver-front airbag . Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

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Label

Transport Canada recall 2020353 · manufacturer campaign 97EM 97EK 97EL

4 August 2020

Transport Canada lists: A 3 2010–2013, 2015 · Atlas 2018–2019 · Beetle 2013–2015 · Golf 2010–2019 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the warning label for the engine block heater cable is written in English only. As a result, a French user may not receive important safety information about how to use the engine block heater. A label that is not provided in both official languages could create confusion.

Why it matters

User confusion could increase the risk of injury when trying to use the block heater.

What the dealer will do

The company will mail each owner a new label for the block heater cable. If you would like help installing the label, you can contact a dealer for assistance.

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Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2019423 · manufacturer campaign 37M2

22 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: Beetle 2012–2018 · Golf 2015–2019 · Gti 2015–2019 · Jetta 2011–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a build-up of silicate on the shift lever switch could cause the transmission to detect that it is in the Park position when it isn't. This could allow the ignition key to be removed when the transmission is not in the Park position. If the parking brake is not applied, this could allow the car to roll away.

Why it matters

If the transmission position is not displayed correctly, a user may not know that the vehicle is not in the PARK position. If the parking brake is not applied, this could create a risk of a vehicle roll-away and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have a new shift lever micro switch and control unit installed.

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Engine

Transport Canada recall 2015504 · manufacturer campaign 23R1

23 October 2015

Transport Canada lists: Beetle 2015–2016 · Golf 2015–2016 · Gti 2015–2016 · Jetta 2015–2016 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the camshaft lobe which actuates the vacuum pump may fail, causing the pump to fail to deliver further vacuum supply to the brake booster, potentially increasing stopping distances. This would also result in a reduction in available engine power. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Note: This issue would result in the Engine Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminating.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software.

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Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2014575 · manufacturer campaign 24BL

17 December 2014

Transport Canada lists: Beetle 2014–2015 · Golf 2015 · Gti 2015 · Jetta 2014–2015 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail to seal, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment during engine operation. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the fuel rail.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Subcompact
In its class
More efficient than 71% of 97 2015 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
200 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle get?
NRCan rates the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle at 8.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 200 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 9 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,697 in fuel, producing roughly 4,019 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.