Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen Beetle — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Generations of the Volkswagen Beetle
Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.
| Generation | Facelift | Price today | Units for sale | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 1997–2005 | — | — | 0 | 55 | 195 |
Model-year brochures (1)
Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library | |||||
| Generation 2 2006–2010 | — | — | 0 | 14 | 63 |
Model-year brochures (2)
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| Generation 3 2012–2019 | — | $14,895–$23,319 | 653 | 42 | 423 |
Model-year brochures (9)
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Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).
Engines used in the Beetle
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| VW 2.0L I4 (EA888 & predecessors) | 1998–2019 | 31 models | 104 |
| Volkswagen 2.5L 5-cylinder | 2006–2014 | 10 models | 103 |
| Volkswagen 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1999–2017 | 15 models | 63 |
Volkswagen Beetle fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
Used Volkswagen Beetle prices by year →
About the Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle, officially the Volkswagen Type 1, is a small family car produced by the German company Volkswagen from 1938 to 2003. A global cultural icon known for its bug-like design, the Beetle is widely regarded as one of the most influential cars of the 20th century. Its production period of 65 years is the longest for any single generation of automobile. With 21.5 million units produced over twenty locations worldwide, the Beetle is the best-selling car of a single platform in history and the second best-selling car nameplate of the 20th century.
Source: Wikipedia — Volkswagen Beetle, CC BY-SA.
Market by model year
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | Vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 120 | $14,895 | 99% | 78,886 mi |
| 2016 | 139 | $14,998 | 100% | 75,884 mi |
| 2017 | 156 | $17,499 | 117% | 74,100 mi |
| 2018 | 118 | $18,488 | 123% | 63,014 mi |
| 2019 | 120 | $23,319 | 155% | 48,809 mi |
| 2020 | 8 | $15,000 | 100% | 69,929 mi |
Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 8 | 195 | Electrical System, Visibility, Engine And Engine Cooling |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 2 | 33 | Exterior Lighting, Air Bags, Visibility |
| 2010 | 3 | 30 | Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes |
| 2012 | 7 | 65 | Visibility, Air Bags, Electrical System |
| 2013 | 7 | 101 | Air Bags, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
| 2014 | 6 | 54 | Air Bags, Electrical System, Structure |
| 2015 | 6 | 99 | Air Bags, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
| 2016 | 4 | 59 | Air Bags, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
| 2017 | 4 | 15 | Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System |
| 2018 | 4 | 16 | Air Bags, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
| 2019 | 4 | 14 | Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | — |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
For sale right now
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Comfortline, Highline, TDI — $9,999 · 131,248 mi · Middleburg, PA
- 2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS — $4,999 · 94,960 mi · Paoli, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T, TDI — $13,190 · 91,867 mi · Pipersville, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Sportline — $12,490 · 87,920 mi · Mansfield, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T, TDI — $8,495 · 108,660 mi · Sharpsville, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Base — $10,825 · 132,093 mi · Reading, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T, TDI — $9,977 · 128,801 mi · Butler, PA
- 2005 Volkswagen Beetle GLS — $123,456 · 2,075 mi · Lancaster, PA
- 2001 Volkswagen Beetle GL — $4,699 · 95,942 mi · Du Bois, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle 25l pzev — $13,825 · 90,307 mi · Gap, PA
- 2006 Volkswagen Beetle w/ Package 1 — $5,100 · 141,965 mi · Akron, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo 60s edition convertible — $17,339 · 43,185 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T, TDI — $23,950 · 15,299 mi · Allison Park, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S, SE, SEL, Denim TDI SE, SEL — $15,457 · 89,744 mi · Blairsville, PA
- 2002 Volkswagen Beetle GLS — $2,850 · 161,000 mi · Uniontown, PA
- 2009 Volkswagen Beetle S — $9,990 · 100,848 mi · Selinsgrove, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S, SE, SEL, Denim TDI SE, SEL — $26,740 · 19,940 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Dune — $28,485 · 57,157 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Base — $8,995 · 103,736 mi · Fredericksburg, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo — $9,977 · 110,420 mi · Butler, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Fleet Edition, S/Classic, Pink — $16,377 · 97,316 mi · Bentleyville, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line — $20,489 · 39,537 mi · Doylestown, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Fleet — $8,745 · 85,015 mi · Wellsboro, PA
- 2008 Volkswagen Beetle S w/ sunroof, SE — $8,200 · 87,392 mi · Freeport, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Sportline — $14,053 · 62,390 mi · Doylestown, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Dune — $31,479 · 15,670 mi · Red Lion, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Beetle SE — $26,900 · 28,039 mi · Strasburg, PA
- 2005 Volkswagen Beetle GLS — $4,990 · 120,842 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2018 Volkswagen Beetle S, Coast — $17,900 · 61,457 mi · Ephrata, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE, SEL/TDI SE, SEL — $18,995 · 76,318 mi · Hanover, PA
- 2018 Volkswagen Beetle S, Coast — $18,875 · 68,690 mi · Ephrata, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Sportline — $7,350 · 104,662 mi · Harrisburg, PA
- 2018 Volkswagen Beetle S, Coast — $17,887 · 74,823 mi · Brodheadsville, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Fleet — $13,900 · 57,724 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo — $9,977 · 92,734 mi · Butler, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Fleet Edition, S/Classic, Pink — $18,953 · 65,472 mi · Sellersville, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo convertible — $13,439 · 80,426 mi · Fairless Hills, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Tdi — $20,000 · 38,123 mi · Freeport, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Tdi — $15,850 · 71,422 mi · Ephrata, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S, SE, SEL, Denim TDI SE, SEL — $22,998 · 74,500 mi · Lancaster, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo pzev — $13,190 · 105,299 mi · Plumsteadville, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Beetle S, Classic, Pink/SE, SEL — $23,977 · 39,324 mi · Erie, PA
- 2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLX — $3,999 · 140,040 mi · Bethlehem, PA
- 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Triple White Edition — $6,499 · 109,569 mi · Wilkes Barre, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Tdi — $11,425 · 119,072 mi · Reading, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Comfortline, Highline, TDI — $11,012 · 110,315 mi · Easton, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Beetle SE, SEL — $18,299 · 59,706 mi · Wilkes Barre, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle 25l — $16,900 · 71,710 mi · Indiana, PA