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2013 Volkswagen Beetle repairs by problem area
Engine (7%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (3%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (41%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (21%)
Chart based on 29 repairs.
2013 Volkswagen Beetle repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (68%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
twincharged 160hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Beetle in Victoria, Australia Oct 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jun 20145580 mi | Driver's seat is showing signs of premature wear with seat back material fraying | ||
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Beetle in Ontario, Canada Dec 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Oct 2013 | trunk would not close properly on a consistant basis....adjustment made | ||
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Beetle in Ohio, United States Oct 2013 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Nov 201634700 miUS $100 | The buttons of the steering wheel stopped working properly on the right side. | ||
| Mar 201851000 mi | The passenger window got stuck down and would not go up completely. | ||
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Beetle in Ontario, Canada May 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Aug 201542490 mi | replace sunroof deflector under warrantee | ||
| May 201662591 miC $1048 | brake reconditioning of calipers and parking brake | ||
| Mar 201779980 miC $1065 | replace right front sway bar replaced exhaust flap due to faulty engineering design. VW reimbursed a portion of the part cost | ||
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Beetle in Texas, United States Oct 2013 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Sep 201534000 mi | AC on/off button would not engage on occasion. The whole panel was replaced under warranty. | ||
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Beetle in Colorado, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201752000 miUS $700 | Starter failed. Vehicle turned on but wouldn’t turn over. Towed to dealer on Saturday wasn’t repaired until Monday. | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle in Florida, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201626000 miUS $400 | Door lock actuator quit working | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle in New York, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 201413000 mi | moonroof sunshade stuck in open position - would not close. windshield wiper light wouldn't turn off even when full. was told that the filter / tub was clogged. service dept replaced filter, tub and sensor. | ||
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Beetle in New York, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201511700 mi | passenger front window would not close only when convertible top closing. As per dealer, window mechanism loose , dealer lubricated and tighten window rail. motor apparently OK. | ||
| Nov 201520257 mi | a/c not cold , dealer said a/c system tested OK , nothing fixed | ||
| Mar 201626788 mi | passenger window still sluggish on travel. previous repair not satisfactory. dealer repaired window track again. a/c not cold , 2nd visit to dealer , system checked out ok , nothing repaired | ||
| Sep 201847000 miUS $30 | car has had cool a/c since new , now a/c warm. pressure was ( 0) zero recharged with R134a , a/c is cold now 42 degrees , will assess later to verify how big the leak is.. | ||
| Apr 202259000 miUS $5 | Small a/c leak | ||
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Beetle in Indiana, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201635300 mi | Passenger window squeals sometimes when operated. Technician could not find a problem. Attempted some kind of internal lubrication. | ||
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Beetle in Texas, United States Jan 2019 - Jul 2023 | |||
| Jan 202067000 miUS $157 | CEL Code 2002. Dealer had to cycle the particulate filter to burn off excess deposits | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201319000 mi | The wires for the traction control were frayed and needed to be replaced | ||
| Jun 201421000 mi | the convert top and windows are not working right. Windows bounce up and down when closing windows. | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle in Indiana, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Nov 201626000 mi | flywheel seized | ||
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Beetle in Florida, United States May 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 201715000 miUS $120 | battery died while wife was shopping. Towed to dealer on a Friday afternoon. Diagnosed and replaced battery on Tuesday of the next week. | ||
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Beetle in Ohio, United States Mar 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Apr 201714000 miUS $50 | Starter replace | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle in Ohio, United States Oct 2013 - May 2016 | |||
| Feb 20141900 mi | Drivers side window came off the track. | ||
| Mar 20143000 mi | Seat belt was twisted when made. Ordered replacement and repaired. | ||
| Jun 20144000 mi | Scuffs under the clearcoat that were noted upon delivery. Repaired under warranty. | ||
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