2013 Volkswagen Beetle
Owners have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. Air bags is the most reported problem area, at 27% of complaints. Next are electrical system (15%) and engine (8%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 128 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 27% of complaints
- Recalls
- 6
- Fuel economy
- 24 to 32 MPG combined
- Safety rating
- 5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
Owners have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. Air bags is the most reported problem area, at 27% of complaints. Next are electrical system (15%) and engine (8%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
Recalls
The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is affected by 6 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. Combined fuel economy ranges from 24 to 32 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 28 city / 40 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.