2015 Ford Focus vs 2015 Volkswagen Beetle
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Ford Focus | 2015 Volkswagen Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,013 | 83 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 130 | 961 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 30 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–32 | 26–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Volkswagen Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 556 | 6 |
| Engine | 170 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 136 | 0 |
| Steering | 93 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 64 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 42 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 42 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 32 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 185 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 177 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 145 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 102 | 0 |
| Overheating | 45 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 42 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 42 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 18 | 0 |
2015 Ford Focus
2015 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.