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Reliability Database
Volkswagen

Beetle

Compact
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.8)
3 Generations
14 Engines Rated
471 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
8 recommended 6 caution

Generation Timeline

2009 2009
2 engines
33 complaints
2.5L 5-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.6)
→
2010 2010
4 engines
29 complaints
2.5L 5-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.8)
→
2012-2019 A5
8 engines
409 complaints 🔥 2
1.8L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.8)
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