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2008–2019 · 11 model years

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls & problems by year

22 recalls and 42 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints201516 complaints
Most recalls20183 recalls
Crashes reported0in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015202008: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2009: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2010: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2012: 0 complaints, 3 recalls2013: 8 complaints, 3 recalls2014: 4 complaints, 2 recalls2015: 16 complaints, 2 recalls2016: 11 complaints, 2 recalls2017: 2 complaints, 2 recalls2018: 0 complaints, 3 recalls2019: 1 complaints, 2 recalls200820102013201520172019
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2019 Beetle Convertible—29 mpg210000
2018 Beetle Convertible—29 mpg300000
2017 Beetle Convertible—28 mpg220000
2016 Beetle Convertible—26–28 mpg2110000
2015 Beetle Convertible—25–33 mpg2160000
2014 Beetle Convertible—23–31 mpg240000
2013 Beetle Convertible—23–31 mpg380000
2012 Beetle Convertible——300000
2010 Beetle Convertible——100000
2009 Beetle Convertible——100000
2008 Beetle Convertible——100000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Air bags34
  • Electrical system4
  • Fuel/propulsion system2
  • Unknown or other1
  • Seats1
  • Exterior lighting1
  • Latches/locks/linkages1
  • Service brakes, hydraulic1