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2006 Volkswagen New Beetle

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 34 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.9L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Diesel 31 40 34 299
1.9L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Diesel 30 38 33 308
2.5L 5-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 28 23 386
2.5L 5-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 20 29 23 386

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

1 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle?

EPA figures for the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle reach 34 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle?

No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle in our latest data refresh.

What are common problems with the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle?

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle, most often about: Electrical System. 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.