VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Problems by Year
3,611 complaints across all model years
3,611
Total Complaints
59
Total Recalls
26
Model Years
4
Reported Deaths
Years to Avoid
These years have significantly more problems than average: 2004 (469 complaints), 2003 (405 complaints), 2000 (373 complaints)
Best Years
These years have the fewest reported problems: 1965 (5 complaints), 1969 (1 complaints), 1970 (1 complaints)
Complaints by Model Year
Common Problems
Power Train
616 complaints
Air Bags
544 complaints
Electrical System
508 complaints
Visibility
337 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
273 complaints
All Model Years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 60 | 4 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 108 | 6 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 71 | 6 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 124 | 7 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 87 | 7 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 109 | 2 | 9 | 12 | |
| 2007 | 79 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 161 | 1 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 330 | 1 | 15 | 7 | |
| 2004 | 469 | 1 | 12 | 24 | |
| 2003 | 405 | 1 | 13 | 12 | |
| 2002 | 231 | 1 | 18 | 5 | |
| 2001 | 291 | 1 | 13 | 17 | |
| 2000 | 373 | 1 | 12 | 24 | |
| 1999 | 280 | 1 | 19 | 28 | |
| 1998 | 289 | 1 | 25 | 27 | |
| 1974 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1965 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |