2016 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE RECALLS

Beetle Convertible (A5, facelift 2016) generation is a 3 or 2 doors hatchback or cabriolet produced by Volkswagen from 2016 to 2018 with diesel and petrol engines with maxspeed 125 mph. Capacity is 4 passengers including driver and total weight is 4034 lbs with 999 lbs maxload.

Model Trims

Beetle 2.0 TDI (110 Hp) DSG
Beetle 2.0 TSI (220 Hp)
Beetle 2.0 TSI (220 Hp) DSG
Beetle 1.2 TSI (105 Hp)
Beetle 1.4 TSI (150 Hp)
Beetle 2.0 TDI (110 Hp)
Beetle 2.0 TDI (150 Hp)
Beetle 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) DSG
Beetle 1.2 TSI (105 Hp) DSG
Beetle 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG
Beetle 1.2 TSI (105 Hp)
Beetle 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) DSG
Beetle 1.2 TSI (105 Hp) DSG
Beetle 1.4 TSI (150 Hp)
Beetle 2.0 TDI (110 Hp)
Beetle 2.0 TDI (110 Hp) DSG
Beetle 2.0 TSI (220 Hp)
Beetle 2.0 TSI (220 Hp) DSG
Beetle 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG
Beetle 2.0 TDI (150 Hp)
Beetle 1.2 TSI (105 Hp) DSG
Beetle 1.2 TSI (105 Hp)
Beetle 1.4 TSI (150 Hp)
Beetle 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG
Beetle 2.0 TDI (110 Hp)
Beetle 2.0 TDI (110 Hp) DSG
Beetle 2.0 TDI (150 Hp)
Beetle 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) DSG
Beetle 2.0 TSI (220 Hp)
Beetle 2.0 TSI (220 Hp) DSG
Beetle 1.2 TSI (105 Hp)
Beetle 2.0 TDI (110 Hp)
Beetle 1.2 TSI (105 Hp) DSG
Beetle 1.4 TSI (150 Hp)
Beetle 2.0 TDI (110 Hp) DSG
Beetle 2.0 TDI (150 Hp)
Beetle 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) DSG
Beetle 2.0 TSI (220 Hp)
Beetle 2.0 TSI (220 Hp) DSG
Beetle 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG

Features & Specs

4
seats

26-48 mpg city
42-62 mpg hwy

FWD
drivetrain

105-220
horsepower

Reported Problems

3 Total Safety Recalls Found

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Total cars affected: 38
NHTSA campaign: 20E064000
Date of the problem: 23/09/2020

If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

Total cars affected: 679027
NHTSA campaign: 19V615000
Date of the problem: 22/08/2019

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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Total cars affected: 91867
NHTSA campaign: 15V705000
Date of the problem: 26/10/2015

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.

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