2012
Volkswagen
Beetle
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170 hp @ 5700 rpm
Horsepower
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
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Performance
Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency
170 hp
Horsepower
177 ft-lb
Torque
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
6-speed
Transmission
Efficient
Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy
Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency7.1 - 9.5 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity55.0 L
Interior
Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality
4
Seating
436 L
Cargo
1,049 mm
Front Legroom
798 mm
Rear Legroom
Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Convenience
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Seating
Technology
Advanced connectivity and intelligent features
Bluetooth
AM/FM Stereo
Safety
Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers
Airbags
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags
Stability
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Monitoring
Security
Security System
Wheel Locks
Dimensions
Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style
Length
14 ft0.4"
4.28m
Width
5 ft11.2"
1.81m
Height
4 ft10.5"
1.49m
Wheelbase
8 ft3.9"
2.54m
Gallery
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Colors
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Moonrock Silver Metallic
#C6C198
Platinum Gray Metallic
#686C6F
Tornado Red
#900002
Candy White
#FFFFFF
Black Uni
#000000
Reflex Silver Metallic
#D8D8D8
Deep Black Pearl Metallic
#000000
Toffee Brown Metallic
#3D2F26
Denim Blue
#2E4555
Saturn Yellow
#B29549
Reef Blue Metallic
#243551
Trim Levels
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Safety Reports
64 complaints reported to NHTSA
64
Total Reports
4
Crashes
3
Injuries
0
Fires
Most Common Issues
VISIBILITY
13
AIR BAGS
12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12
VISIBILITY/WIPER
10
STEERING
7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
Recent Reports
ODI #11477281
Aug 3, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
After getting in my car and turning on the ignition, I put my foot on the brake. After pulling the gear shift out of park and as I am taking my foot off the brake pedal, sometimes the car would jump a little as if has a glitch in the shifting from park to the next gear.
Incident: Jul 30, 2022VIN: 3VWFP7AT6CM***
ODI #11476778
Jul 31, 2022
ENGINE
Volkswagen water pumps keeps failing. I had the first water pump fail at 61902 miles replaced on 22 Mar 2017. I then had to have another Volkswagen water pump put in my car replaced by a Volkswagen dealership at 82,229 miles on 4 Jan 2019. I am now back at the Volkswagen dealer for yet another new water pump for my car at 108000. These Volkswagen water pumps should not be failing like they are and unfortunately I have found no 3rd party water pump to install in my make and model of car to try to avoid these numerous breakdowns. Not only are the numerous water pump failures expensive to replace, I am afraid the failure of these Volkswagen water pumps may lead to a catastrophic engine failure. Unfortunately, the failure of these Volkswagen water pumps are posted all over the internet.
Incident: Jul 17, 2022VIN: 3VWVA7AT9CM***
ODI #11472612
Jul 6, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON 05/19/ 2022 NO PRIOR ISSUES ALL SERVICE REQUIRMENTS COMPLETED FROM PRIOR CORPORATE OWNED COMPANY. SINCE MY PURCHASE BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAVE SPORADICALLY FALLEN OUT OF THEIR BRACKETS WHILE I'M DRIVING LEADING TO LOSS OF VISIBILTY DURING THE DAYTIME AND NIGHTIME. FIRST INCIDENT OCCURING ON 05/20/2022 AND THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURING 07/05/2022. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND CONCERN. NO SAFETY WARNINGS OR LIGHTS CAME ON ONCE THESE INCIDENTS TOOK PLACE.THIS HAS LEAD TO THE HEADLIGHTS BEING DAMAGED AND DENTS PLACED ON THE EXTERIOR OVER MY BEETLE WHEN THERE WAS NO PRIOR DAMAGE.
Incident: May 20, 2022VIN: 3VWJP7AT2CM***
ODI #11445818
Jan 1, 2022
AIR BAGS
Airbag replacement not available through Volkswagen after several months.
Incident: Sep 27, 2021VIN: 3VWJP7AT5CM***
ODI #11433397
Sep 17, 2021
AIR BAGS
I received a recall notification dated Dec. 16, 2020 for my 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. The notification was for a replacement of the driver's side airbag which could explode due to high temperature or humidity. These condition exist on the Big Island of Hawaii where the car is located, but there are no VW dealerships on the Island of Hawaii. There are VW agencies on the islands of Oahu and Maui. I have been in contact with VW Customer Service. I receive regular call backs from a representative named Patrick. He has informed me that VW is still working to solve the problem. He once mentioned that perhaps the parts could be shipped to a another make of car dealership, but no action has been taken. I believe that my wait for a resolution to this recall has exceeded a reasonable amount of time. I am in fear of injury while driving my car.
Incident: Dec 16, 2020VIN: 3VWJP7AT7CM***
ODI #11430152
Aug 23, 2021
AIR BAGS
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V785000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Incident: May 1, 2021VIN: 3VWVA7AT4CM***
ODI #11420996
Jun 15, 2021
AIR BAGS
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V785000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer had been notified about the recall however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Incident: Feb 1, 2021VIN: 3vwjp7at2cm***
ODI #11407487
Apr 11, 2021
AIR BAGS
THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V785000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Incident: Feb 1, 2021VIN: 3VWJP7ATXCM***
Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.
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