EnginePart report
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2% of the 48 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 11038146Sep 17, 2026Suggested fuel additive
- 11035762Jul 9, 2026Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- 11034614Jun 18, 2026Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- 11034613Jun 18, 2026Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- 11034617Jun 4, 2026Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
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- 11025430Oct 14, 2025Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
- 11025436Oct 9, 2025How to measure engine oil consumption.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 14% |
| 2018 | 1 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 8% |
| 2014 | 6 | 12% |
| 2013 | 10 | 11% |
| 2012 | 6 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 7 | 6% |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 | 13 | 4% |
| 2003 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle
Air bags
35 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
35 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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