2012 Volkswagen Beetle Review

2012 Volkswagen Beetle is a Hatchback 2-dr style car measuring 168.40 in length and 58.50 in height. Made in Mexico, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has 5 trims priced by the manufacturer at 19,795 with just total of 7 recalls in the past 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. It’s seating 4 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V and uses 22 of gasoline in the city and 22 on highways.

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle
Trims Available: 5
Location: MEXICO
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V
Transmission: 5M | 6A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 4
MSRP: $19,795 USD
MPG: 22 City / 29 - 31 HWY
Tires: 215/55R17
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Volkswagen Beetle 2012 Trims

2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V
Transmission: 5M | 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 22 City / 29 - 31 HWY

2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 30 HWY

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Base

Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 22 City / 31 HWY

2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L w/Sunroof Sound & Nav

Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V
Transmission: 5M | 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 22 City / 29 - 31 HWY

2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo w/Sunroof & Sound

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 30 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V785000 started on /Date(1608094800000-0500)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed February 12, 2021. Remedy parts are expected to become available in March 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BC.

Recall 12V540000 started on /Date(1352955600000-0500)/.

Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles, manufactured from February 2012, through August 2012, and equipped with leather sport seats. If the right front passenger seat gets wet, the occupant control module may not properly detect the presence of a child restraint installed in the seat.

Consequence: If the control module does not detect a child seat installed, the airbag will not turn off. If the airbag does not turn off, in the event of a crash necessitating front airbag deployment, a child secured in the child seat may be at an increased risk for serious injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and replace the control modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2013. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 12V331000 started on /Date(1342411200000-0400)/.

Summary: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BEETLE VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SUMMER TIRES THAT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS" AND 139 "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES."

Consequence: DUE TO AN ERROR AT THE FACTORY, THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH SUMMER TIRES THAT ARE POSSIBLY NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS 110 "TIRE SELECTION & RIMS" AND 139 "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES." IN ADDITION, CUSTOMERS MAY BE UNAWARE THAT THEIR VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SUMMER PERFORMANCE TIRES. SUMMER TIRES HAVE DIFFERENT GRIP AND PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS. THESE ISSUES MAY LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT TIRES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 14V656000 started on /Date(1413777600000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013. The durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.

Consequence: The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden fracture, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Recall 19V679000 started on /Date(1569384000000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Consequence: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.

Recall 19V615000 started on /Date(1566446400000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

Consequence: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

Recall 20E064000 started on /Date(1600833600000-0400)/.

Summary: Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.

Consequence: If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.

FAQ

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has NHTSA crash test rating of 4 and IIHS Crash test rating of 4.

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The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2012 Volkswagen Beetle so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is lower than $9,898.

Volkswagen All models of 2012

Volkswagen Beetle

$18,995 - $26,395
22 City / 29 - 31 HWY
5 Trims
4
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen CC

$18,995 - $26,395
22 City / 29 - 31 HWY
5 Trims
4
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen Eos

$18,995 - $26,395
22 City / 29 - 31 HWY
5 Trims
4
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen Golf

$18,995 - $26,395
22 City / 29 - 31 HWY
5 Trims
4
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen GTI

$18,995 - $26,395
22 City / 29 - 31 HWY
5 Trims
4
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen Jetta

$18,995 - $26,395
22 City / 29 - 31 HWY
5 Trims
4
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

$18,995 - $26,395
22 City / 29 - 31 HWY
5 Trims
4
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen Passat

$18,995 - $26,395
22 City / 29 - 31 HWY
5 Trims
4
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen Routan

$18,995 - $26,395
22 City / 29 - 31 HWY
5 Trims
4
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen Tiguan

$18,995 - $26,395
22 City / 29 - 31 HWY
5 Trims
4
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen Touareg

$18,995 - $26,395
22 City / 29 - 31 HWY
5 Trims
4
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

$18,995 - $26,395
22 City / 29 - 31 HWY
5 Trims
4
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

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