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#BS-2016-VOLBEE-4BEE2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Based on reports from 11 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 11 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
11 owners reported airbags issues.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Airbags (11 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
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."
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen 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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)
This vehicle
11
Class avg
48
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 11 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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