NHTSA Recall 14V658000: Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,062 vehicles. It affects 2013–2015 Volkswagen Beetle.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V658000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 60B9 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | October 20, 2014 |
| Owner notification | December 16, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Beetle vehicles manufactured June 13, 2013, to July 3, 2014. The glass sunroofs in the affected vehicles may break when the vehicles are operated over a hard road surface or strike a pothole.
Safety risk
Vehicle occupants could be injured by falling glass. A sunroof break during vehicle operation also increases the risk of driver distraction and a resulting vehicle crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60B9.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V658000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.