This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible.
29 mpg combined
8.1 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the driver's frontal airbag inflator, which can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
On the braking side, the brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, which can reduce braking effectiveness and increase the risk of a crash. There is also an anti-theft control module issue affecting vehicles with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake, and keyless entry: a software condition allows the key to be removed while the shifter is not in Park, which can lead to an unintended rollaway.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's side front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown caused by long-term exposure to high humidity, high heat, and repeated temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Silicate buildup on the shift lever switch contacts can allow the key to be removed from the ignition even when the transmission is not in Park.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Brake caliper pistons may lack sufficient protective coating, which can reduce braking performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will bleed the brake system to restore proper brake function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
