1965 Volkswagen Beetle recalls & complaints
5 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
5complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the Volkswagen Beetle under individual trim or body names rather than "Beetle", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
5complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1), Transmission / drivetrain (1), Equipment (1), Electrical system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (5)
04/30/2002 · Brakes
CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF BRAKE FAILURE. *JG
04/30/2002 · Transmission / drivetrain
CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF CLUTCH FAILURE. *JG
04/30/2002 · Equipment
CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF RADIO FAILURE. *JG
04/30/2002 · Electrical system
CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF FUSE BOX FAILURE. *JG
04/30/2002 · Wheels / tires
CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF TIRE FAILURE. *JG