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2013 Volkswagen Beetle Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 11, 2022POWER TRAINAfter parking vehicle in a parking lot, manipulated gear shift from drive to park. Left vehicle and ...
Jun 27, 2020POWER TRAINWHEN DECELERATING ALL POWER SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON AN OFF RAMP (7-5-19), GOING TO START TO...
Sep 13, 2016POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTAKATA RECALL ON 8/13/16 WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. I WAS TRA...
Jan 23, 2016POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED ...

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