Volkswagen Beetle Generation 3 (2012–2019)
Volkswagen Beetle Generation 3 (2012–2019) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Volkswagen Beetle — body generations
| Generation | Produced | Facelift |
|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 | 1998–2005 | — |
| Generation 2 | 2006–2010 | — |
| Generation 3 | 2012–2019 | — |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.
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 | 100 |
| Volkswagen 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1999–2017 | 15 models | 62 |
Volkswagen Beetle fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
Used Volkswagen Beetle prices by year →
Market by model year
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | Vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 120 | $14,895 | 64% | 78,886 mi |
| 2016 | 139 | $14,998 | 64% | 75,884 mi |
| 2017 | 156 | $17,499 | 75% | 74,100 mi |
| 2018 | 118 | $18,488 | 79% | 63,014 mi |
| 2019 | 120 | $23,319 | 100% | 48,809 mi |
Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 7 | 65 | Visibility, Air Bags, Electrical System |
| 2013 | 7 | 98 | 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 | 58 | 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 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
For sale right now
- 2018 Volkswagen Beetle S, Coast — $17,900 · 61,457 mi · Ephrata, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Tdi convertible — $21,980 · 39,515 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Base — $10,825 · 132,093 mi · Reading, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Tdi — $15,850 · 71,422 mi · Ephrata, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Beetle 18t classic — $9,500 · 102,631 mi · Mount Pocono, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Base — $12,900 · 27,512 mi · Orwigsburg, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo — $12,414 · 100,115 mi · Reading, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 25l — $8,995 · 94,858 mi · Uniontown, PA
- 2018 Volkswagen Beetle S, SE, Coast — $19,414 · 107,208 mi · Reading, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Tdi — $6,999 · 172,325 mi · Reading, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle 25l pzev — $17,409 · 80,780 mi · Scranton, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line — $16,481 · 109,841 mi · Palmyra, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Base — $7,995 · 83,442 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Beetle SE — $18,499 · 87,248 mi · Exton, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo — $13,501 · 100,631 mi · Fairless Hills, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Fleet Edition, S/Classic, Pink — $21,489 · 31,830 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Beetle S, Final Edition SE, Final Edition SEL, SE — $22,604 · 95,538 mi · Devon, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Beetle 18t classic — $12,995 · 112,156 mi · Chambersburg, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Tdi — $9,995 · 104,189 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Beetle 18t classic — $13,747 · 74,896 mi · Easton, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T, TDI — $16,480 · 103,141 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Sportline — $12,900 · 86,399 mi · Strasburg, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Beetle SE — $27,499 · 39,334 mi · Easton, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Beetle S, Final Edition SE, Final Edition SEL, SE — $25,427 · 51,853 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Beetle 18t classic — $9,995 · 101,317 mi · Plumsteadville, PA
- 2018 Volkswagen Beetle S, SE, Coast — $21,095 · 75,903 mi · East Stroudsburg, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Beetle S, Final Edition SE, Final Edition SEL — $22,489 · 54,484 mi · Downingtown, PA
- 2018 Volkswagen Beetle S, SE, Coast — $26,340 · 20,174 mi · Franklin, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle 25l pzev — $18,488 · 49,246 mi · York, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Comfortline, Highline, TDI — $10,425 · 107,593 mi · Tunkhannock, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L Entry PZEV — $10,489 · 115,369 mi · Hazleton, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T, TDI — $11,995 · 90,592 mi · Pipersville, PA