2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Purchased as a cpo vehicle in sept '17. Started stalling month later. Car stalled going 50 MPH, stalled in a parking lot and stalled on highway! Very dangerous! Brought the car in to vw 3 times to be fixed - finally they replaced fuel pump and issue seemed to be resolved. Fast forward 18 months and it is happening again! First in a parking lot then travelling 40 MPH and was almost rammed from behind by a truck. Brought to vw again and they claim a sensor may need to be replaced? I asked if this was definitely the fix for this and they said they couldn't guarantee it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11206312, filed 2019-05, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10238298Jun 15, 2023Gasoline fuel additive
- 10224854Sep 28, 2022Evaluate TDI vehicle for repurchase prior to repairs
- 10214745Jun 23, 2022Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
- 10214485Jun 15, 2022Gasoline quality.
- 10198230Jun 22, 2021Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10198166Jun 21, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10240619Apr 23, 20212009-2015 Model Year Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Vehicles Registered in Minnesota
- 10188553Mar 1, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
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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.
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