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2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
50,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
24 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 21 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The part named most often is air bags, with 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and electrical system (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 1,037 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 66 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V785000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #11428071, filed 2021-08

Fuel system: “Incident 1 several months ago, I pulled up to a stop light. As the vehicle neared a complete stop, the engine stalled. I was unable to re-start the vehicle for 20 minutes. (the engine would crank but never start.) incidents 2 through 4 there were problems with the vehicle restarting on hot days, but I don't have detailed information because I was not the driver. Incidents 5 through 16 I drove the vehicle and shut it off. I returned within about 15 minutes. The engine would crank but not start. Only after waiting 20-25 minutes without attempting to start did the vehicle start. …”

NHTSA complaint #11073439, filed 2018-02, 50,000 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a stop sign and removing the foot from the brake pedal, the contact became aware that the hill holder hill assist feature, designed to make hill starts easier by preventing the vehicle from rolling backward was taking longer to release the brakes. The contact stated that the time to release the brakes had gradually increased to 10 seconds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the brakes were inspected and no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11590213, filed 2024-05, 35,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,000 and 72,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2533%25–5067%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 50,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2018201920213202220242025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Beetle Convertible FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual213024$3,400
Beetle Convertible FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic212824$3,400
Beetle Convertible FWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed automatic212723$2,900
Beetle Convertible FWD2.0L 4-cyl · diesel6-speed automatic273731$3,100
Beetle Convertible FWD2.0L 4-cyl · diesel6-speed manual273930$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,037 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 1,037 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201611—2—26—Not enough data
20151633,0002—26—Rising
2013850,0003—24—Not enough data

All Volkswagen Beetle Convertible model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (Beetle Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,000 miles and the middle half falls between 35,000 and 72,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.