2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Safety Overview
The 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 6 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Air bags:frontal
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control module
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 20V785000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V679000: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
NHTSA Recall 19V615000: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park"... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden fracture, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 14V656000: The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicle occupants could be injured by falling glass. A sunroof break during vehicle operation also increases the risk of driver distraction and a resulting vehicle crash.
NHTSA Recall 14V658000: Vehicle occupants could be injured by falling glass. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles, manufactured from February ...
If the control module does not detect a child seat installed, the airbag will not turn off. If the airbag does not turn off, in the event of a crash necessitating front airbag deployment, a child secured in the child seat may be at an increased risk for serious injury.
NHTSA Recall 12V540000: If the control module does not detect a child seat installed, the airbag... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.