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Volkswagen Beetle
Model Overview
The Volkswagen Beetle is the second generation of the retro compact hatchback inspired by the original “people’s car.” Despite being new, it’s no longer called the New Beetle, but it is more modern and wears styling that’s a well-done update on the car it replaces. There’s still nothing on the road that offers this much style at such an accessible price.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
9
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
9
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Owner Reviews
City_Gal_1966
fantastic ride
November 22, 2017
Beetle Coupe
Overall Score
smooth ride, comfortable, up to date and very slick. takes turns very well and has excellent rear view windows and the side windows also. i don't prefer cams for viewing behind the car but I do like the idea that the blind spots are eliminated so I might consider getting that installed for it because I don't see it as a normal basic feature which actually should be since at least there is an option to use it or not to use it
Comfort
10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
10
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2021-017
Recall date
2021-01-21
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69BC
Units Affected:
6,464
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.
Safety Risk:
If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver-front airbag .
Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2019-423
Recall date
2019-08-22
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
37M2
Units Affected:
117,306
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a build-up of silicate on the shift lever switch could cause the transmission to detect that it is in the Park position when it isn't. This could allow the ignition key to be removed when the transmission is not in the Park position. If the parking brake is not applied, this could allow the car to roll away.
Safety Risk:
If the transmission position is not displayed correctly, a user may not know that the vehicle is not in the PARK position. If the parking brake is not applied, this could create a risk of a vehicle roll-away and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have a new shift lever micro switch and control unit installed.
Recall number
2019-067
Recall date
2019-02-13
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
90L8
Units Affected:
1,049
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the brake warning light does not turn on when the electronic brake force distribution system malfunctions. This could cause a driver to be unaware of a problem with the brake system.
Safety Risk:
A driver that is not aware of a problem with the brake system could lose control of the vehicle during emergency braking. This could cause an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the instrument cluster software.
Recall number
2018-292
Recall date
2018-06-01
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
47N8 / 47N9 / 47N6
Units Affected:
5,120
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a problem with the brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will bleed the front or rear brakes as necessary. Note: In the interim, owners are advised to stop driving their vehicle until the defect has been repaired. Affected owners should call Volkswagen's Roadside Assistance number at 1-800-411-6688.
Recall number
2014-464
Recall date
2014-10-20
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
42G8
Units Affected:
87,887
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, if the rear axle trailing arms are damaged in a rear or side-rear impact crash and a repair facility does not correctly diagnose or replace damaged rear axle components, rear trailing arm durability could be reduced, which could result in a sudden fracture of the trailing arm. This could lead to a loss of vehicle control, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on both rear axle trailing arms. The inlay is designed to help prevent the sudden loss of vehicle control should a rear axle trailing arm fracture occur if undiagnosed/unrepaired damage exists from a previous rear or side-rear impact/crash.
Recall number
2012-389
Recall date
2012-11-15
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
320
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Certain vehicles with leather sport seats may be equipped with an incorrectly coded Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module in the front passenger location. If the seat gets wet, the control module may not properly detect a child car seat secured on the front passenger seat, and the front passenger airbag will not be deactivated as expected. In this case, the airbag light will remain off indicating that the passenger airbag is active. If, despite safety warnings and provincial regulations, a child was placed in a child car seat secured in the passenger front position, the active airbag could deploy in a crash causing potential injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the affected modules.
Recall number
2012-222
Recall date
2012-07-20
System affected
Tires
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
44K8/W4
Units Affected:
34
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles were equipped with summer tires that fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 109 - Passenger Car Tires, and CMVSS 110 – Tire Selection and Rims. Improper tires may unwittingly be overloaded and/or under-inflated, which could increase the risk of a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the tires.
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