What is the accident rate for the Volkswagen Beetle?

The Volkswagen Beetle has an accident rate of 44.0% based on 10,248 vehicles analyzed from 2000–2019. The salvage rate is 0.6% and the total loss rate is 1.0%.

Is the Volkswagen Beetle reliable?

The Volkswagen Beetle has an odometer issue rate of 1.1%, a frame damage rate of 11.2%, and an average of 2.3 owners. The theft rate is 0.0%.

Volkswagen Beetle Statistics

10,248 vehicles analyzed (2000–2019)

Last updated: May 2026

The Volkswagen Beetle has an accident rate of 44.0% based on 10,248 vehicles analyzed from 2000 to 2019. The salvage title rate is 0.6% and the total loss rate is 1.0%. Average mileage is 64,921 miles with 2.3 owners on average.

Safety & Risk Profile

44.0%

Accident Rate

1.0%

Total Loss Rate

11.2%

Frame Damage

0.6%

Salvage Title

1.1%

Odometer Issues

Ownership Data

Avg Owners2.3

Avg Mileage64,921 mi

Common Specs

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Accident Rate Over Time

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Year	Vehicles	Accident Rate
2012 Volkswagen Beetle	920	51.9%
2013 Volkswagen Beetle	1,991	47.5%
2014 Volkswagen Beetle	1,352	48.5%
2015 Volkswagen Beetle	1,110	49.1%
2016 Volkswagen Beetle	1,141	45.1%
2017 Volkswagen Beetle	1,062	43.5%
2018 Volkswagen Beetle	1,024	38.5%
2019 Volkswagen Beetle	1,611	32.0%

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