2014 Volkswagen Beetle vs 2016 Volkswagen Beetle
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle | 2016 Volkswagen Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 50 | 48 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,325 | 691 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–32 | 26–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Beetle | Volkswagen Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 | 35 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 6 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0 |
2014 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.