Volkswagen Beetle Generation 99 (1998–present)
Volkswagen Beetle Generation 99 (1998–present) — 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 ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen 2.5L 5-cylinder | 2006–2014 | 10 models | 104 |
| VW 2.0L I4 (EA888 & predecessors) | 1998–2019 | 31 models | 104 |
| 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 | 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 | 171 | 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, Power Train |
| 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 | 17 | 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.
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