Volkswagen BEETLE — All Years
Reliability and problems by year based on NHTSA complaint data.
Best Years to Buy
| Year | Complaints | Top Issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16 | FUSE THAT CONTROLS READING OR MAP LIGHT IN CABIN A... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2018 | 21 | The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle. The con... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2017 | 19 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2016 | 60 | STARTED THE CAR AND HAD WORMING LIGHTS ON. IT DID ... | Average |
| 2015 | 108 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHI... | Below Average |
| 2014 | 71 | CLOCKSPRING IN STEERING BROKE CAUSING FAILURE OF A... | Average |
| 2013 | 125 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHI... | Below Average |
| 2012 | 88 | I NOTICED A SET OF CRACKS NEAR THE TOP OF MY WINDS... | Average |
| 2010 | 42 | NO ADAPTER FOR ANTI THEFT LUG NUTS IN SPARE TIRE K... | Above Average |