2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 8 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
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
5 of 8 total reports mention: air bags.
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The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V785000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-06
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V785000 (Air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-03-11
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 8 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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Purchased as a cpo vehicle in sept '17. Started stalling month later. Car stalled going 50 MPH, stalled in a parking lot and stalled on highway! Very dangerous!
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-08
Incident 1 several months ago, I pulled up to a stop light. As the vehicle neared a complete stop, the engine stalled. I was unable to re-start the vehicle for 20 minutes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-18
Electrical system
1 of 8 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing software.
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The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-22
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
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V679000 · Unknown or other
- Recall 19V615000 · Electrical system, steering
- Recall 20V785000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 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.