Trim Report

Volkswagen Beetle GL2003

Includes:BEETLE|GL
$2,490
Starting From
7
Active Listings
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 7 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $2,490
Max $6,999
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2003 Volkswagen Beetle GL Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Beetle GL

Location data for all 2003 Volkswagen Beetle trims combined

37States

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Volkswagen Beetle Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2003 Volkswagen Beetle trims

Low Concern

The 2003 Volkswagen Beetle's low safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 0 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
0
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
08V1780002008-17-04
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 76,900 MY 2004-2005 NEW BEETLE AND MY 2003-2005 NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED (DUAL-STAGE) AIR BAG SYSTEM. THIS SYSTEM MAY HAVE AIR BAG FRONTAL CRASH SENSORS THAT CONTAIN A SOLDER JOINT ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD THAT MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN HIGH TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS. IF THIS OCCURS, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE FALLBACK ALGORITHM WILL ENSURE THAT THE FRONT AIR BAGS ALWAYS DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL CRASH IN WHICH THE VEHICLE'S DECELERATION IS HIGH ENOUGH TO ACTIVATE THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS.

IN LOW-SEVERITY FRONTAL IMPACTS, THE FRONT AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY MORE FORCEFULLY THAN DESIGNED, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO OUT-OF-POSITION FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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2003 Volkswagen Beetle GL FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the GL compare to other Volkswagen Beetle trims?

Every Volkswagen Beetle trim targets a different buyer. The 2003 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2003 Volkswagen Beetle GL?

Maintenance costs for the GL align with the broader Volkswagen Beetle ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2003 model year has 1 recall on record. Check the 2003 Volkswagen Beetle page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Beetle GL?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Volkswagen Beetle GL year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Volkswagen Beetle overview compares all years side by side.

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