Body and structurePart report
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 11010024Oct 30, 2024Lack of paint under roof
- 11008846Sep 12, 2024Wind & Water Leak Checking
- 10232117Feb 20, 2023Strut or Shock leak assessment.
- 10220342Sep 6, 2022update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
- 10206817Jan 5, 2022Water under transportation wrapping appears as paint defect. Update model year applicability.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 | 6 | 12% |
| 2013 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 5 | 8% |
| 2010 | 3 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 10 | 17% |
| 2007 | 6 | 11% |
| 2006 | 7 | 6% |
| 2005 | 13 | 5% |
| 2004 | 16 | 5% |
| 2003 | 20 | 6% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 16 | 9% |
| 1998 | 13 | 8% |
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 complaintsEngine
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 complaintsEngine
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 28, 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