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
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 | 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 →
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
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Comfortline, Highline, TDI — $12,499 · 131,248 mi · Middleburg, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T, TDI — $12,995 · 91,867 mi · Pipersville, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T, TDI — $8,495 · 108,660 mi · Sharpsville, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Sportline — $12,490 · 87,920 mi · Mansfield, 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
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo pzev — $17,339 · 43,039 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle 25l pzev — $13,825 · 90,307 mi · Gap, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune — $18,977 · 62,230 mi · Butler, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S, SE, SEL, Denim TDI SE, SEL — $15,457 · 89,744 mi · Blairsville, PA
- 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S, SE, SEL, Denim TDI SE, SEL — $26,250 · 19,940 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T, TDI — $23,950 · 15,299 mi · Allison Park, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Dune — $28,485 · 57,157 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo — $9,977 · 110,420 mi · Butler, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 25l pzev — $8,995 · 103,736 mi · Fredericksburg, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line — $20,489 · 39,537 mi · Doylestown, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Fleet Edition, S/Classic, Pink — $16,377 · 97,316 mi · Bentleyville, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Fleet — $8,745 · 85,015 mi · Wellsboro, 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
- 2018 Volkswagen Beetle S, Coast — $17,900 · 61,457 mi · Ephrata, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Sportline — $7,350 · 104,662 mi · Harrisburg, PA
- 2018 Volkswagen Beetle S, Coast — $18,875 · 68,690 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 — $17,397 · 74,823 mi · Brodheadsville, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Fleet Edition, S/Classic, Pink — $18,953 · 65,472 mi · Sellersville, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo — $9,977 · 92,734 mi · Butler, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Fleet — $13,900 · 57,724 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo convertible — $12,990 · 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 — $12,190 · 105,299 mi · Pipersville, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Beetle S, Classic, Pink/SE, SEL — $23,977 · 39,324 mi · Erie, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Tdi — $10,935 · 119,072 mi · Reading, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Comfortline, Highline, TDI — $11,012 · 110,315 mi · Easton, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle 25l — $16,900 · 71,710 mi · Indiana, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Beetle SE, SEL — $18,810 · 59,706 mi · Plains, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5, TDI — $11,977 · 135,650 mi · Butler, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle 25l pzev — $16,909 · 80,780 mi · Scranton, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T, TDI — $17,909 · 70,219 mi · Scranton, PA
- 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Fleet Edition, S/Classic, Pink — $12,900 · 53,160 mi · Sharon, PA
- 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo pzev — $12,950 · 100,631 mi · Fairless Hills, PA
- 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo — $12,414 · 100,115 mi · Reading, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Tdi — $16,480 · 61,529 mi · Lancaster, PA
- 2015 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T, TDI — $14,877 · 99,440 mi · Ephrata, PA
- 2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5, TDI — $9,990 · 127,760 mi · Harrisburg, PA