Volkswagen BEETLE — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2013 Volkswagen BEETLE
125 complaints (156% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VOLKSWAGEN OF MURRIETA (41300 DATE ST., MURRIETA, CA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS FAULTY AND NEED
2015 Volkswagen BEETLE
108 complaints (135% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, A FREIGHT TRUCK CRASHED INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT FELT PAIN IN THE RIGHT ARM AND NECK, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEH
Safe to Buy
2019 Volkswagen BEETLE
16 complaints — well below segment average
2017 Volkswagen BEETLE
19 complaints — well below segment average
2018 Volkswagen BEETLE
21 complaints — well below segment average
2010 Volkswagen BEETLE
42 complaints — well below segment average