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Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleModel year report

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
2campaigns 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
26 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 31 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The part named most often is air bags, with 11 complaints (100% of the total). NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 603 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the inflator module and 10 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 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11524414, filed 2023-05

Complaints by year filed

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

202311
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 2016 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 FWD1.8L 4-cyl6-speed automatic243328$2,400
Beetle Convertible FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual233126$2,600
Beetle Convertible FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic233026$2,600

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 2016 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. 603 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 603 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 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 11 complaints (100% of the total).

Has the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (Beetle Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.