2012 Volkswagen Beetle
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. Wipers, windshield & visibility is the most reported problem area, at 28% of complaints. Next are air bags (14%) and electrical system (14%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 88 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 28% of complaints
- Recalls
- 6
- Fuel economy
- 24 to 25 MPG combined
- Safety rating
- 4 of 5 stars NHTSA overall
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. Wipers, windshield & visibility is the most reported problem area, at 28% of complaints. Next are air bags (14%) and electrical system (14%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
Recalls
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is affected by 6 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. Combined fuel economy ranges from 24 to 25 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 22 city / 30 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.