Model year guide

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 56 on record.

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible — representative photo
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2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined23–31 mpg
Typical price$17,539

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

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls 3

Unknown Or Other NHTSA Campaign #19V679000 · 25/09/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation…

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #20V785000 · 16/12/2020

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.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BC.

Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:control Module NHTSA Campaign #19V615000 · 22/08/2019

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 ignition when the transmis…

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 5 Oct 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.

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible MPG & running costs

Combined23–31 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway32 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible worth?

Low
$15,000
Typical price
$17,539
High
$20,000

From 55 comparable 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,000
Fuel only$16,000
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible trims & engines on record

Trims
2.5L PZEV · Turbo PZEV · 2.5L · TDI · Turbo 60's Edition
Engines
2.5L 5-cyl 170 hp · 2.0L 4-cyl 210 hp · 2.0L 4-cyl 140 hp

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible vehicles on record

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2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. 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 free.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible get?

The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–31 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

How much is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible worth?

Comparable 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible listings run roughly $15,000–$20,000, typically around $17,539 (from 55 vehicles).

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