Trim Report

Volkswagen Beetle GLS2003

Includes:BEETLE|GLS
$700
Starting From
38
Active Listings
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 38 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $700
Max $20,000
From $700
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2003 Volkswagen Beetle GLS Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Beetle GLS

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 GLS FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the GLS 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 GLS?

The GLS shares its core mechanicals with other Volkswagen Beetle trims, so major service intervals are similar. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 2003 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Beetle GLS?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Volkswagen Beetle GLS 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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