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2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 36 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 | 386 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 | 386 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 32 | 42 | 36 | 283 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 30 | 38 | 33 | 308 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TIRE INFORMATION LABEL IS INCORRECT IDENTIFYING THE VEHICLE AS A FIVE-PASSENGER VEHICLE, INSTEAD OF A FOUR-PASSENGER VEHICLE.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER DETECTION FUNCTION OF THE PASSIVE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS) MAY BECOME DISABLED.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
18 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle?
EPA figures for the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle reach 36 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 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 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle?
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA for the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle, most often about: Visibility, Exterior Lighting, Structure. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
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.