2008 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Unknown or other
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…
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.…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Volkswagen Beetle (New Beetle, New Beetle Convertible). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20 / 28–29 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 5-spd |
Compare Volkswagen Beetle Convertible model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volkswagen Beetle Convertible model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
How do I know if my 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volkswagen dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V679000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Volkswagen models
- Jetta10,000 complaints
- Passat7,705 complaints
- Beetle2,596 complaints
- Tiguan2,300 complaints
- Atlas1,999 complaints
- Golf1,439 complaints
- GTI1,405 complaints
- ID.41,007 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.