Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Beetle Convertible | 11 | 2 |
| 2015 Beetle Convertible | 16 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 | 2 |
| 2013 Beetle Convertible | 8 | 3 |
| 2012 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Air bags32
- Electrical system4
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Unknown or other1
- Steering1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Seats1
- Power train1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 7 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.2–10.1 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Beetle Convertible · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 9.0 | 7.1 | 8.2 |
| 2018 | Beetle Convertible · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 9.0 | 7.2 | 8.2 |
| 2017 | Beetle Convertible · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 9.7 | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| 2016 | Beetle Convertible · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 9.6 | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| 2015 | Beetle Convertible · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 9.8 | 7.3 | 8.7 |
| 2014 | Beetle Convertible · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 9.8 | 7.3 | 8.7 |
| 2013 | Beetle Convertible · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 11.2 | 8.7 | 10.1 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
6 campaigns cover the Beetle Convertible.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal 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 2015-2016 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 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 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
NHTSA recalls