What is the fuel economy of a 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle?

EPA figures for the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle reach 38 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle?

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA for the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle, most often about: Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volkswagen · 1999

1999 Volkswagen New Beetle

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 38 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.9L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Diesel	29	40	33	308
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	35	44	38	268
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	20	26	22	404
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	28	24	370
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	22	28	24	370
1.8L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	20	25	22	404

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 03V265000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

34 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 6 Fuel System, Gasoline 5 Engine And Engine Cooling 5

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.