Trim Report

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5 50's Edition2013

Includes:BEETLE|2.5 50's Edition

Volkswagen Beetle Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2013 Volkswagen Beetle trims

Moderate

Federal safety data shows 3 recalls and 98 complaints for the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, a moderate safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

3
Recalls
98
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
14V6580002014-20-10
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Beetle vehicles manufactured June 13, 2013, to July 3, 2014. The glass sunroofs in the affected vehicles may break when the vehicles are operated over a hard road surface or strike a pothole.

Vehicle occupants could be injured by falling glass. A sunroof break during vehicle operation also increases the risk of driver distraction and a resulting vehicle crash.

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12V5400002012-15-11
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles, manufactured from February 2012, through August 2012, and equipped with leather sport seats. If the right front passenger seat gets wet, the occupant control module may not properly detect the presence of a child restraint installed in the seat.

If the control module does not detect a child seat installed, the airbag will not turn off. If the airbag does not turn off, in the event of a crash necessitating front airbag deployment, a child secured in the child seat may be at an increased risk for serious injury.

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20V7850002020-16-12
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 98 issues reported over 1 model years, air bags problems are the most common for the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Air Bags32
02Unknown Or Other9
03Electrical System9
04Fuel/propulsion System4
05Power Train3
98 total across 1 model years (2013–2013)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Beetle Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2013 Volkswagen Beetle trims

23–32mpg combined
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21-28city
·
27-40hwy
·
$2,650-$3,400/yr

The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle delivers 23 to 32 MPG combined across 11 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Beetle - Automatic (AM-S6)
32mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
28 city40 hwy~$2,650/yr7/10 Clean
Beetle - Manual 6-spd
30mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
27 city39 hwy~$2,800/yr7/10 Clean
Beetle Convertible - Manual 6-spd
30mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
27 city39 hwy~$2,800/yr7/10 Clean
Beetle - Automatic (S6)
25mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city29 hwy~$2,700/yr6/10 Average
Beetle - Manual 5-spd
25mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$2,700/yr6/10 Average
Beetle Convertible - Automatic (AM-S6)
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city28 hwy~$3,400/yr6/10 Average
Beetle Convertible - Automatic (S6)
23mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city27 hwy~$2,950/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2.5 50's Edition Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5 50's Edition

How does the 2.5 50's Edition compare to other Volkswagen Beetle trims?

The 2.5 50's Edition occupies a distinct position in the Volkswagen Beetle range. See how it stacks up on the 2013 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5 50's Edition?

Budget for standard 2.5 50's Edition maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2013 has 3 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Beetle 2.5 50's Edition?

For the 2.5 50's Edition, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Volkswagen Beetle buyer's guide.

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