2012 Volkswagen Beetle vs 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 65 | 91 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,076 | 1,336 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–25 | 24–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 26,399 mi | 47,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Beetle | Volkswagen Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 19 |
| Engine | 6 | 10 |
| Visibility | 13 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | 3 |
| Steering | 7 | 6 |
| Structure | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 9 |
2012 Volkswagen Beetle
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.