Status
CertifiedLong track record, no issues found
Status Certified — verified clean safety record across 5+ years of official monitoring.
Specifications
Engine Size1.8 L
Fuel TypeRegular Gasoline
Transmission6 speed manual
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Combined MPG28 MPG
Volkswagen Beetle Comparison with Similar Vehicles
| Volkswagen Beetle (this vehicle) |  Hyundai Kona FWD |  Toyota Corolla Cross |  GMC Yukon XL 4WD |  GMC Yukon 2WD |  Buick Encore GX AWD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $23,000–$31,000 | — | — | — | $27,900 |
| Engine Capacity | 1.8 L | 2L | 2L | 3L | 3L | 1.3L |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Diesel | Regular |
| Transmission | 6 speed manual | Automatic (AV-S1) | Automatic (AV-S10) | Automatic 10-spd | Automatic 10-spd | Automatic 9-spd |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
About
The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle offers a stylish hatchback design with a 1.8L turbocharged engine delivering 170 horsepower. Enjoy a balanced driving experience with its front-wheel drive and a respectable combined MPG of 28.
Pros
- Certified safety status
- No recalls on record
- Low complaint history
- Good highway MPG
Cons
- Two complaints on record
Complaints2 total
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 9999 AIR BAGS
lowINTERMITTENTLY AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD. DEALER HAS REPLACED AIR BAG SENSOR.*AK
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 9999 SEATS
lowON MAY 12, 2003 AT 3:30PM, I WAS ABOUT TO DRIVE ONTO INTERSTATE 5 TOWARD ROSEVILLE WHEN THREE OUT OF FOUR BOLTS, THAT ATTACH THE DRIVERS SEAT INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE, CAME UNBOLTED. THE DRIVERS SEAT FELL BACK INTO THE BACK SEAT PASSENGER AREA. I WAS DRIVING BY MYSELF AND WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE STEERING WHEEL OR THE GAS AND BREAK PETALS. I WAS SOMEHOW ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND GET TO SAFETY. THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT TO LASHER VW. JOHN YOUNG AND STAFF STATED SEVERAL TIMES THAT THEY CONSIDER THIS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR FOR A VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE DRIVER SIDE SEAT. I CONTACTED VW THE CORPORATION AND WAS TOLD ALSO BY A VW ADVOCATE THAT THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR FOR THIS VEHICLE. LASHER VW DID NOT REPLACE THE BOLTS. I AM NOT SURE HOW SAFE THE VEHICLE IS TO DRIVE CURRENTLY. ALL VW REPRESENTATIVES THAT I WAS IN CONTACT WITH DID NOT CONSIDERED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BEING UNBOLTED A SERIOUS OR HAZARDOUS PROBLEM. I COULD HAVE KILLED SEVERAL PEOPLE AS WELL AS MYSELF HAD I MADE IT ONTO THE INTERSTATE. THIS IS A TRUE AND VALID CONCERN AND HOPEFULLY WILL BE ADDRESSED AS SUCH BY YOUR REGULATORY AGENCY. *NLM
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Status history
Uncertain→Certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.