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Service bulletins for the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

1350 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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VIN-4-A-PIN02242017-12-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil-on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
VIN-4-A-PIN02122017-12-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil-on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
VIN-4-A-PIN02-082017-12-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil-on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
VIN-4-A-PIN01-042017-12-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
VIN-4-A-PIN01-232017-12-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
VIN-4-A-PIN2017-12-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
Maintenance Card2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Maintenance Schedule For USA 2.5L Engine: This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.
PDI - BEETLE TEC2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Beetle Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
Tire Chain Info2017-12-14. Service bulletin. TIRES. 2014 Tire Chain Information (Tire Chain Information (for California dealers only)): As equipped, this vehicle may not be operated with tire chains, but may accommodate some other type of tire traction device. This document informs what chains can fit on what tires.
TT 21-13-012017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Tech Tips (Equipped with Turbocharged Engine Turbocharger Replacement Tip): If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger. This document informs the procedure of checks for damage.
V271301 20339782017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Generator Replacement): This document informs of Charging System inoperative/malfunctions, noise from engine compartment, accessory drive belt damaged or missing. From this condition one or more of the following symptoms are possible * Discharged Battery * No Start * Battery Indicator illuminated in Instrument Cluster * "Low Voltage" DTCs in various control modules * Engine noise * Accessory Drive Belt damaged or missing If a generator is replaced, there must be a confirmed failed GFF Test Plan available, or in the event of a mechanical failure of the component, complete and detailed documentation of the reason for the replacement, which must be submitted into the warranty claim comments.
V371301 20339752017-12-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN. Technical Bulletin (Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements): At this time, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Canada do not support or warranty any use of aftermarket universal automatic transmission fluids or the machines used to flush the transmissions. This applies to all standard automatic and DSG transmissions.
V921302 20248782017-12-14. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence or a factory issue. This document informs what is under coverage for wiper blade issues.
VSS-13-142017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Service Information (2014 UMI equipped models - market introduction): During the market introduction of 2014 models equipped with UMI, Volkswagen will collect all warranty repair information related to any components / failures specific to UMI to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns
VSS-13-152017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 2014 Car-Net equipped models - Market Introduction: During the market introduction of 2014 models equipped with Car-net, Volkswagen will collect all warranty repair information related to any components / failures specific to Car-Net ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns.
VWP-13-122017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Warranty Information (2014 Model Year Volkswagen Vehicle Warranty, Roadside Assistance, and Carefree Maintenance): This document contains the "2014 MODEL YEAR VOLKSWAGEN VEHICLE COVERAGE SUMMARY".
Maintenance Card2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Maintenance Schedule For USA 2.0TSI Engine: This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.
Maintenance Card2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Maintenance Schedule For USA 2.0L TDI Engine: This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 130,000 miles.
Maintenance Card2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Maintenance Schedule For USA 2.5L Engine: This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.
Maintenance Card2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Maintenance Schedule For USA 2.0L TSI Engine: This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.
Maintenance Card2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 130,000 miles.
PDI - BEETLE TEC2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Beetle Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
TT 17-12-022017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Tech Tips (Oil Leak From Oil Drain Plug Area After Oil Change and/or Drain Plug Replacement): This document informs an oil leak from around the oil drain plug noted after oil change, and/or drain plug replacement, may be caused by installation of incorrect drain plug. Correct part number drain plug is based on the oil pan design as shown in this document. Original drain plug is 18mm hex for both style oil pans.
TT 44-11-012017-12-14. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. Tech Tips (Brake Electronics (ABS) Fault Code 02757 Diagnosis Tip): This document informs if the battery has a low state of charge or is disconnected, fault code 02757 "adapting tire pressures" may set in address 03 - Brake Electronics. The GFF test plan for this fault may prove inconclusive and the fault may not clear, even after performing TPMS reset using the button in glove box or through the MFI. To resolve fault, use ODIS control module OBD or VAS PC Vehicle self-diagnosis to run basic settings 42 under address 03 - Brake Electronics. After selecting basic settings 42, an activate button may be present, but should not be used. The display will change to "reset" once the procedure is complete. After completing basic settings, back out of Brake Electronics and remove the scan tool. Reset TPMS by pressing the "set" button in the glove box or making appropriate selection through MFI, and then road test vehicle to ensure fault does not return.
TT 91-13-072017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Tech Tips (Equipped with UMI Module - Poor Sound Quality When Using Bluetooth System During Phone Calls): This document informs when diagnosing a customer concern of poor sound quality, when using the vehicle?s Bluetooth system during phone calls, on vehicles equipped with the Universal Media Interface (UMI), start by checking for microphone related fault codes in AW 77. If no microphone related fault codes are stored, be aware that the issue is currently under investigation and no repairs should be attempted at this time.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.