SteeringPart report
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,704miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 4% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,704 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 11018934May 22, 2025Using Alignment Sheet Submission Form
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 7% |
| 2016 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 | 3 | 6% |
| 2013 | 6 | 6% |
| 2012 | 7 | 11% |
| 2010 | 3 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle
Air bags
35 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
35 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
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 29, 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