Worst 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 31 | 1 | — | 33,712 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 | — | — | 47,214 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | 1 | — | 56,922 mi | |
| ENGINE | 10 | — | — | 41,247 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 49,982 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | 1 | — | 48,720 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 24,502 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 1 | — | 40,200 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | 2 | — | 81,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 5,834 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 46,965 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | 1 | — | 37,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 26,403 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 48,209 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 27,650 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 39,900 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 | — | — | 10,300 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 48,209 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 1,402 mi |
Recalls for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,915,418 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013. The durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Beetle vehicles manufactured June 13, 2013, to July 3, 2014. The glass sunroofs in the affected vehicles may break when the vehicles are operated over a hard road surface or strike a pothole.
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles, manufactured from February 2012, through August 2012, and equipped with leather sport seats. If the right front passenger seat gets wet, the occupant control module may not properly detect the presence of a child restraint installed in the seat.
Other Volkswagen Beetle Years
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