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 1998–2005 | — | — | 0 | — | — |
| Generation 2 2006–2010 | — | — | 0 | — | — |
| Generation 3 2012–2019 | — | $14,895–$23,319 | 653 | 21 | 225 |
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 | 32 models | 104 |
| Volkswagen 2.5L 5-cylinder | 2006–2014 | 10 models | 103 |
| Volkswagen 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1999–2017 | 15 models | 62 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 7 | 98 | Air Bags, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
| 2014 | 6 | 54 | Air Bags, Electrical System, Structure |
| 2016 | 4 | 58 | Air Bags, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
| 2017 | 4 | 15 | Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
For sale right now
- 2005 Volkswagen Beetle GLS — $5,990 · 120,842 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Tdi — $6,999 · 172,325 mi · Reading, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune — $26,990 · 18,071 mi · Colmar, PA
- 2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS — $4,995 · 155,339 mi · Plumsteadville, PA
- 2005 Volkswagen Beetle GL — $5,495 · 141,255 mi · Lock Haven, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5, TDI — $10,990 · 127,760 mi · Harrisburg, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Fleet Edition, S/Classic, Pink — $22,490 · 26,511 mi · Dillsburg, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Fleet Edition, S/Classic, Pink — $17,495 · 56,345 mi · Brockway, PA
- 2003 Volkswagen Beetle GLS — $5,990 · 103,792 mi · Mount Pocono, PA
- 2005 Volkswagen Beetle GLS — $4,200 · 90,028 mi · New Salem, PA
- 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Triple White Edition — $9,485 · 102 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2009 Volkswagen Beetle S w/ Sunroof, SE — $6,884 · 124,576 mi · York, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Fleet Edition, S/Classic, Pink — $23,995 · 31,680 mi · Warminster, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Beetle, Beetle Black Turbo, Beetle WhiteTurbo — $15,900 · 50,753 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Beetle S, Final Edition SE, Final Edition SEL — $19,875 · 94,400 mi · Ephrata, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo — $15,480 · 75,379 mi · Lancaster, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo 60s edition convertible — $15,871 · 68,653 mi · Monroeville, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5, TDI — $19,485 · 54,914 mi · Emmaus, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S, Wolfsburg Edition, Fleet Edition,Classic — $20,998 · 28,426 mi · Lancaster, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Beetle S, Final Edition SE, Final Edition SEL, SE — $29,977 · 51,853 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2018 Volkswagen Beetle S, SE, Coast — $20,477 · 91,696 mi · Manheim, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T, TDI — $18,409 · 70,219 mi · Scranton, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Fleet — $9,995 · 85,015 mi · Wellsboro, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle 25L PZEV — $16,838 · 66,181 mi · Washington, PA
- 2009 Volkswagen Beetle S w/ Sunroof, SE — $6,490 · 124,576 mi · York, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Comfortline, Highline, TDI — $14,349 · 88,374 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L — $15,349 · 68,576 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L — $17,409 · 80,780 mi · Scranton, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T, TDI — $20,480 · 92,715 mi · Lancaster, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Beetle, Beetle Black Turbo, Beetle WhiteTurbo — $8,900 · 117,615 mi · Feasterville-Trevose, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Fleet — $8,997 · 148,090 mi · Bentleyville, PA
- 2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS — $7,975 · 39,355 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S, Wolfsburg Edition, Fleet Edition,Classic — $12,999 · 99,498 mi · Butler, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line — $13,450 · 109,825 mi · Lebanon, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 25l pzev — $10,825 · 132,093 mi · Reading, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Beetle S, Final Edition SE, Final Edition SEL, SE — $31,485 · 30,160 mi · Altoona, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Tdi — $10,384 · 148,048 mi · Harrisburg, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle 25l entry — $9,999 · 115,369 mi · Hazleton, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T, TDI — $10,995 · 90,592 mi · Pipersville, PA
- 2018 Volkswagen Beetle S, SE, Coast — $19,414 · 107,208 mi · Reading, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo — $12,414 · 100,115 mi · Reading, PA