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2013 Volkswagen Beetle Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Airbags
35
Other
16
Electrical
16
Steering
6
Engine
5
Powertrain
4
Tires
4
Suspension
3
Visibility
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 8, 2022ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI have a diesel leak which Volkswagen did not repair (after I towed it there and told them about it ...
Nov 10, 2021ENGINEEngine stalled and made jerking movements when coming to a stop and continued. Per mechanic, engine ...
Jun 14, 2016ENGINEENGINE SMOKING DEFECTIVE FUEL FILTER O-RING GASKETS CAUSING FUEL LEAKS--VW DEALERS NOT HONORING WAR...
Mar 16, 2016ENGINEAPRIL 2015 ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SECONDARY AIR INJECTION HOSE WAS BAD. MARCH 2016 ENGINE LIGHT CAME ...
Jun 19, 2015ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMDRIVING 60 MPH IN RUSH HOUR 6/19/15 & SUDDENLY ENG LIGHTS GO ON & CAR STALLED IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC! ...

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