Worst 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Suspension Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 33 | 1 | — | 13,778 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 3 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~808,452 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertibles 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 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 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
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2016 Volkswagen Beetle — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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