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2012 Volkswagen Beetle Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has 4 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Visibility
13
Airbags
12
Electrical
11
Other
7
Steering
7
Engine
4
Structure
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 17, 2022ENGINEVolkswagen water pumps keeps failing. I had the first water pump fail at 61902 miles replaced on 22 ...
Nov 11, 2020ENGINEENGINE LIGHT FOR EVAP PURGE FLOW INCORRECT. I'VE SPENT OVER $700.00 AT THE DEALERSHIP AND MY ENGINE ...
Mar 21, 2018ENGINEPURCHASED THE 2012 VW TURBO BEETLE FROM CUTRUBUS OF LAYTON UTAH 801-544-5878 WITH $3,200 OF OWN MONE...
Jan 18, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE ...

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