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2013 Volkswagen Beetle recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Safety recalls7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 16, 202020V785000 | Air bags: frontalAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V785000
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| Sep 23, 202020E064000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinderIf there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20E064000
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| Sep 25, 201919V679000 | Unknown or otherIf the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V679000
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| Aug 22, 201919V615000 | Electrical system: ignition anti-theftRemoving 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V615000
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| Oct 20, 201414V658000 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyVehicle occupants could be injured by falling glass. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V658000
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| Oct 20, 201414V656000 | Suspension: rearThe 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V656000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Beetle, Beetle Convertible. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component101
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 39 | 39 |
| Electrical system | 20 | 20 |
| Unknown or other | 12 | 12 |
| Engine | 10 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 8 |
| Steering | 6 | 6 |
| Power train | 5 | 5 |
| Structure | 5 | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 4 |
| Tires | 4 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 2 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Power train
“Upon pulling into my driveway, the vehicle would not shift into Park. It got stuck in neutral and allows me to turn the vehicle on and off, but will not shift from neutral into park or drive or anything.”
- Air bags
“Component Affected: AIRBAGS: FORE AND AFT INTERIOR OVERHEAD/OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM Description of Safety Defect: I own a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L (Build Date: April 2013).”
- Air bags
“I was rear ended at a stop light. My car ended up rear ending the car in front of me from the accident, but my airbags did not go off. My car's warning light says my airbag has been deployed even though it did not.”
Other Volkswagen Beetle model years
- 20173 recalls17 complaints
- 20163 recalls59 complaints
- 20155 recalls99 complaints
- 20145 recalls54 complaints
- 20136 recalls101 complaints
- 20126 recalls65 complaints
- 20103 recalls30 complaints
- 20092 recalls33 complaints
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2013 Volkswagen Beetle recall questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recent, 20V785000 (reported December 16, 2020), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1), unknown or other (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 39 complaints out of 101 filed with NHTSA (39%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Volkswagen Beetle?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
Check a specific Volkswagen by VIN
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