2014 Volkswagen Beetle
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. Air bags is the most reported problem area, at 21% of complaints. Next are electrical system (18%) and engine (8%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 71 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 21% of complaints
- Recalls
- 5
- Fuel economy
- 25 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 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. Air bags is the most reported problem area, at 21% of complaints. Next are electrical system (18%) and engine (8%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
Recalls
The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle is affected by 5 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 8 versions of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. Combined fuel economy ranges from 25 to 32 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 28 city / 40 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.