Volkswagen Beetle by Model-Year

21 model-years of the Volkswagen Beetle, 1998 through 2019. Each row carries that model-year’s own EPA combined MPG(e), estimated annual fuel cost, NHTSA complaints filed and recall campaigns issued, so you can see which year is worth reading about before you open it.

Every Model-Year Compared

Fuel economy, fuel cost, complaints and recall campaigns by model-year21 model-years, newest first. Scroll sideways to see every column.
Model Year	Combined MPG(e)	Annual Fuel Cost ($)	Complaints	Recall Campaigns
2019 Volkswagen Beetle	29	2,150	15	4
2018 Volkswagen Beetle	29	2,150	17	4
2017 Volkswagen Beetle	26–28	2,250–2,400	17	4
2016 Volkswagen Beetle	26–28	2,250–2,400	59	4
2015 Volkswagen Beetle	25–34	2,300–3,100	99	6
2014 Volkswagen Beetle	23–32	2,300–3,100	54	6
2013 Volkswagen Beetle	23–32	2,500–3,250	99	7
2012 Volkswagen Beetle	24–25	2,500–3,250	65	7
2010 Volkswagen Beetle	23	2,700	30	3
2009 Volkswagen Beetle	23	2,700	33	2
2008 Volkswagen Beetle	23	2,700	60	3
2007 Volkswagen Beetle	22–23	2,700–2,850	56	2
2006 Volkswagen Beetle	22–34	2,650–2,850	125	4
2005 Volkswagen Beetle	22–35	2,550–3,500	261	6
2004 Volkswagen Beetle	22–36	2,500–3,500	361	8
2003 Volkswagen Beetle	22–38	2,350–3,500	334	5
2002 Volkswagen Beetle	23–38	2,350–3,350	180	9
2001 Volkswagen Beetle	22–38	2,350–3,500	242	11
2000 Volkswagen Beetle	22–38	2,350–3,500	303	9
1999 Volkswagen Beetle	22–38	2,350–3,500	208	8
1998 Volkswagen Beetle	21–38	2,350–2,950	201	9