2013 Volkswagen Beetle Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,209miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, 2% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,209 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.
“I purchased 2013 vw Beetle as certified pre owned,in 2016, at 30,000 mile approximately steering gears had to be replaced,2 months later the window motors and switches needed replaced and that was the 3rd set. 2 weeks later,the driver window needed to be reinforced and switches needed to be tightened down. The dealership kept my vehicle for 2 solid months bc there was a manufacturer defect on the interior causing door panel to peel, then the ambient lighting broke. …”
NHTSA complaint #11092576, filed 2018-05, 48,209 miles“2 recalls are on my bug first one says the air bag inflator may explode.causing injury or death. I called vw they said it is safe to drive. And that there is no fix for it. I called them and I told them I can't sell my car like that, and they won't buy it back,or provide a rental until they come up with a fix. Is this car safe to drive with my grand kids or not and what do I do..I have let the car sit until I here from someone”
NHTSA complaint #11400350, filed 2021-03Related service bulletins
- 10231584Feb 2, 2023VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 | 9 | 16% |
| 2006 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 14 | 4% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 12 | 7% |
| 2001 | 11 | 5% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
34 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology