2016 Volkswagen Beetle
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. Air bags is the most reported problem area, at 55% of complaints. Next are electrical system (9%) and suspension (5%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 64 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 55% of complaints
- Recalls
- 3
- Fuel economy
- 26 to 28 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 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. Air bags is the most reported problem area, at 55% of complaints. Next are electrical system (9%) and suspension (5%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle
Recalls
The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle is affected by 3 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. Combined fuel economy ranges from 26 to 28 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 24 city / 33 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.