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2016 Beetle
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Shop listings| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | $19,595 | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8T S 1.8T S 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | $19,795 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Cpe Man Trendline Volkswagen Beetle Coupe | $19,990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8T SE 1.8T SE 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) | $21,350 | 1 | $8,777 | −$12,573 | 3VWH07ATG |
| 1.8T SE PZEV 1.8T SE PZEV 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) | $21,350 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Cpe Auto Trendline Volkswagen Beetle Coupe | $21,390 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Cpe Man Classic *Ltd Avail* Volkswagen Beetle Coupe | $21,990 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Cpe Auto Classic *Ltd Avail* Volkswagen Beetle Coupe | $23,390 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Cpe Man Comfortline Volkswagen Beetle Coupe | $23,990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8T Dune 1.8T Dune 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | $23,995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8T Dune PZEV 1.8T Dune PZEV 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | $23,995 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Cpe Auto Comfortline Volkswagen Beetle Coupe | $25,390 | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | $25,975 | 3 | $12,500 | −$13,475 | 3VWJ07ATG |
| 1.8T SEL PZEV 1.8T SEL PZEV 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | $25,975 | — | — | — | — |
| R-Line SE R-Line SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M) | $25,995 | — | — | — | — |
| R-Line SE PZEV R-Line SE PZEV 2dr Hatchback (2.0L Turbo 4cyl 6M) | $25,995 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Conv Trendline+ Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | $26,850 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Cpe Auto Dune Volkswagen Beetle Coupe | $26,990 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Conv Classic *Ltd Avail* Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | $28,550 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Conv Denim Edition Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | $29,350 | — | — | — | — |
| R-Line S PZEV R-Line S PZEV 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM) | $29,790 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Conv Comfortline Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | $30,550 | — | — | — | — |
| R-Line S R-Line S 2dr Convertible (2.0L Turbo 4cyl 6AM) | $30,890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1.2 TSI (105 Hp) DSG 1.2 TSI (105 Hp) DSG | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) DSG 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) DSG | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.2 TSI (105 Hp) 1.2 TSI (105 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TDI (110 Hp) 2.0 TDI (110 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TSI (220 Hp) 2.0 TSI (220 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TSI (220 Hp) DSG 2.0 TSI (220 Hp) DSG | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TDI (110 Hp) DSG 2.0 TDI (110 Hp) DSG | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety & recalls
Full recall reportVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertibles vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Potential consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69EM.
22V945000 · 37,558 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Issue: On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective Action: Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver-front airbag . Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
2022735 · 4,400 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
Potential consequence
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
20E064000 · 38 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Issue: On certain vehicles, a build-up of silicate on the shift lever switch could cause the transmission to detect that it is in the Park position when it isn't. This could allow the ignition key to be removed when the transmission is not in the Park position. If the parking brake is not applied, this could allow the car to roll away. Safety Risk: If the transmission position is not displayed correctly, a user may not know that the vehicle is not in the PARK position. If the parking brake is not applied, this could create a risk of a vehicle roll-away and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have a new shift lever micro switch and control unit installed.
2019423 · 117,306 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
Potential consequence
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.
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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
19V615000 · 679,027 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On a certain vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment during engine operation. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the cylinder head with a new part.
2016275 · 1 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
Potential consequence
If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.
15V705000 · 91,867 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles, the camshaft lobe which actuates the vacuum pump may fail, causing the pump to fail to deliver further vacuum supply to the brake booster, potentially increasing stopping distances. This would also result in a reduction in available engine power. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Note: This issue would result in the Engine Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminating. Correction: Dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software.
2015504 · 17,240 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
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