Volkswagen Beetle Convertible years to avoid
No model year of the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Volkswagen Beetle Convertible years
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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Volkswagen Beetle Convertible problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags32
- Electrical4
- Fuel system2
- Transmission1
- Steering1
- Seats1
- Locks1
- Lights1
- Engine1
- Brakes1
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | - | 1 | Transmission | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 2 | Airbags | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | - | 11 | Airbags | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | - | 16 | Airbags | 33,000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2014 | - | 4 | Airbags | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | - | 8 | Airbags | 3 | 0 |
Recalls 6
Questions about the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
What years of the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible should you avoid?
No single model year of the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Volkswagen Beetle Convertible?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible?
Airbags, with 32 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (4) and fuel system (2).
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible have?
6 recalls between 2013 and 2019. The 2018 model year has the most, with 3.
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