2018 Volkswagen Beetle

$12,250
from
64
listings
$12K–$31K
price range
Low$12,250
High$31,095
From$12,250
Avg Mileage53,906 mi
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Sourced from 64 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

2018 Volkswagen Beetle Pricing

Price Trend

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$9K$14K$18K$22K$26KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$9,990
3 data pointsAs of Mar 26

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Volkswagen Beetle Safety & Reliability

Low Concern

The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle's low safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 16 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
16
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
24V8340002024-30-10
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal 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 NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle has accumulated 16 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with air bags leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Air Bags5
02Electrical System4
03Unknown Or Other2
04Fuel System, Gasoline,air Bags1
05Air Bags,seats,unknown Or Other1
16 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Where to Find 2018 Volkswagen Beetle

37States

If you're near California, you're in luck: 9% of listings are there. But with 37 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

2018 Volkswagen Beetle Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle a good car to buy?

The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is air bags, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle?

The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle delivers 29 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle?

AIR BAGS is the number-one complaint area for the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, based on 16 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2018 compare to other Volkswagen Beetle years?

The 2018 sits at a specific point in the Volkswagen Beetle lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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