Model year guide

2016 Volkswagen beetle 1.8t sel

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Volkswagen beetle 1.8t sel is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2016 Volkswagen beetle 1.8t sel at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Volkswagen beetle 1.8t sel recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2016 Volkswagen beetle 1.8t sel.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Volkswagen beetle 1.8t sel trims & engines on record

Trims

1.8T SE, SEL/TDI SE, SEL

Engines

1.8L 4-cyl 170 hp

2016 Volkswagen beetle 1.8t sel vehicles on record

2016 Volkswagen beetle 1.8t sel 1.8T SE, SEL/TDI SE, SEL3VWJ17AT7GM635613 2016 Volkswagen beetle 1.8t sel 1.8T SE, SEL/TDI SE, SEL3VWJ17AT7GM615927 2016 Volkswagen beetle 1.8t sel 1.8T SE, SEL/TDI SE, SEL3VWJ17AT7GM615720

2016 Volkswagen beetle 1.8t sel — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Volkswagen beetle 1.8t sel have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen beetle 1.8t sel. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.