2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2012
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 0 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
Known problem areas
No complaint components on file for this model year.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019-11-06Unknown or other19V679000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7.
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2019-11-19Electrical system, steering19V615000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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2021-03-19Air bags20V785000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BC.
Buy-smart checklist
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible — pre-purchase inspection
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V679000 · Unknown or other
- Recall 19V615000 · Electrical system, steering
- Recall 20V785000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.