Volkswagen Beetle 2.5 50's Edition2013
2.5 50's Edition Market Overview
Volkswagen Beetle Safety & Reliability
Safety data for all 2013 Volkswagen Beetle trims
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.
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.
View at NHTSAVolkswagen 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.
View at NHTSAVolkswagen 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.
View at NHTSASource: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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.
Volkswagen Beetle Fuel Economy
EPA fuel economy data for all 2013 Volkswagen Beetle trims
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.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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