Major Problems with 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2013 Volkswagen Beetle

2013 Volkswagen Beetle SERVICE BRAKES Mileage: 97000 miles

2013 Volkswagen Beetle ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mileage: 7600 miles

2013 Volkswagen Beetle ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mileage: 4113 miles

Browse 2013 Volkswagen Beetle complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE and STEERING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Volkswagen Beetle owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM there is a delay between when the horn button is pressed and when it sounds. that's a hazard and makes	12 ~ 36739 miles
ENGINE car would stall and abruptly stop when operating and all engine and electrical functions and safety features would turn off...	6 ~ 26247 miles
STEERING after exiting the freeway and completing a curve to the right i was on a straight section of the off...	5 ~ 30720 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER trunk lo0ck intemittantly will not unlock. taken to the dealer many times. they replaced the lock. the last time they...	4 ~ 34613 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER windshield randomly cracked while parked in my driveway in 80 degree weather in the shade. crack goes from roof down...	3 ~ 26403 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM preparing to enter freeway when engine sputtered "check engine" light came on and engine quit running. stuck in traffic until...	3 ~ 44643 miles
SERVICE BRAKES after exiting the freeway and completing a curve to the right i was on a straight section of the off...	3 ~ 40200 miles
TIRES contiprocontact tire 23540r19 blow out dec 2012. same tire replaced in 2014. now for the last couple weeks (may 11...	3 ~ 5834 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE the trunk latch does not work intermittently. the vehicle has keyless electronic locks. brought to dealer but the latch works...	2 ~ 37000 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted from the park...	2 ~ 3 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen beetle. while driving 60 mph the contact heard a loud abnormal noise. the...	2 ~ 39900 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING car would stall and abruptly stop when operating and all engine and electrical functions and safety features would turn off...	2 ~ 31557 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the check oil warning indicator illuminated. the contact...	1 ~ 65000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the driver's side door did not close tightly....	1 ~ 35000 miles
AIR BAGS the air bag light is on and the dealership wants $120 to just diagnosis the issue. this should be free	1 ~ 70000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen beetle. while operating the vehicle the air bag indicator remained illuminated which was...	1 ~ 46000 miles
SEAT BELTS i purchased 2013 vw beetle as certified pre owned in 2016 at 30 000 mile approximately steering gears had to...	1 ~ 48209 miles
SEATS i purchased 2013 vw beetle as certified pre owned in 2016 at 30 000 mile approximately steering gears had to...	1 ~ 48209 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL first this is my 2nd complaint on this sme vehicle. i also posted last year on this site when this...	1 ~ 67000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the radio was not working properly. when activated...	1 ~ 56000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL car stalls and looses power while driving. 3rd incident on car. dealer and manufacture can't find any issue to repair.	1 ~ 7600 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE my daughter's 2013 vw beetle does not have an emergency trunk release. the only way to release it is to...	1 ~ 3000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL low pressure diesel fuel tank fuel pump failure. no visible sign of contaminated fuel such as water or debris. this...	1 ~ 10300 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed the air...	1 ~ 32000 miles
SUSPENSION after exiting the freeway and completing a curve to the right i was on a straight section of the off...	1 ~ 97000 miles
WHEELS contiprocontact tire 23540r19 blow out dec 2012. same tire replaced in 2014. now for the last couple weeks (may 11...	1 ~ 1402 miles

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