What is the fuel economy of a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle?

EPA figures for the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle reach 32 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Volkswagen 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 2014 Volkswagen Beetle?

Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA for the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, most often about: Air Bags, Electrical System, Structure. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volkswagen · 2014

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 32 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (AM-S6)	Diesel	28	40	32	321
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Diesel	27	39	30	335
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (AM-S6)	Premium	24	30	26	343
2.5L 5-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Regular	22	29	25	358
2.5L 5-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	22	31	25	354
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Premium	23	31	26	347
1.8L 4-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Regular	25	32	27	322
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	24	32	27	329

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 14V658000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Beetle vehicles manufactured June 13, 2013, to July 3, 2014. The glass sunroofs in the affected vehicles may break when the vehicles are operated over a hard road surface or strike a pothole.

Campaign 14V182000

Volkswagen of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat vehicles equipped with a 1.8T engine and torque converter automatic transmission. In the affected vehicles, the O-ring seals between the oil cooler and the transmission may leak fluid.

Campaign 15V028000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November

Campaign 19V615000

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 ignitio

Campaign 20E064000

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.

Campaign 20V785000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

71 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Air Bags 15 Electrical System 13 Structure 6

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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.