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Volkswagen Beetle by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 5 model years of the Volkswagen Beetle (2015–2019). The 2019 model is rated 29 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 9 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Volkswagen Beetle years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Beetle | 2 | 29 mpg | 3 | 15 | — |
| 2018 Beetle | 4 | 29 mpg | 3 | 17 | — |
| 2017 Beetle | 5 | 26–28 mpg | 3 | 17 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Beetle | 9 | 26–28 mpg | 3 | 59 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Beetle | 11 | 25–34 mpg | 5 | 99 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Volkswagen Beetle recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Volkswagen Beetle year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 24V834000 — Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Inflator module, reported Oct 30, 2024; model years 2017, 2018, 2019
- 22V945000 — Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Inflator module, reported Dec 21, 2022; model years 2015, 2016
- 19V615000 — Electrical system: Ignition: Anti-theft: Control module, reported Aug 22, 2019; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- 19V094000 — Service brakes, reported Feb 13, 2019; model years 2019
- 18V369000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Caliper, reported Jun 1, 2018; model years 2018
- 17V136000 — Equipment: Other: Labels, reported Mar 2, 2017; model years 2017
- 15V705000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Vacuum, reported Oct 26, 2015; model years 2015, 2016
- 15V028000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Fuel rail, reported Jan 23, 2015; model years 2015
- 14V658000 — Visibility: Sun/moon roof assembly, reported Oct 20, 2014; model years 2015
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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