2012 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Specifications

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Front Mounted, Transverse
Body / Chassis :	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Production Years for Series :	2012 -
Price :	MSRP: $18,995-29,095 Invoice: $18,235-27,935
Weight :	2983 lbs \| 1353.066 kg
MPG City :	22
MPG Highway :	29
Introduced At :	2011 New York International Auto Show

Performance

Top Speed :	118 mph \| 189.862 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Inline 5
Displacement :	2500 cc \| 152.6 cu in. \| 2.5 L.
Power :	170 HP (125.12 KW)
Torque :	177 Ft-Lbs (240 NM)

Inline 4
Displacement :	2000 cc \| 122.0 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	197 HP (145.088 KW)

Transmission:
6 Automatic , 5 Manual

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.78
2nd Gear :	2.12
3rd Gear :	1.27
4th Gear :	0.86
5th Gear :	0.66

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2 DR FWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover: 10.5%

Recall

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer	Tenneco Automotive
NHTSA Campaign ID	20E064000
Summary	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.
Consequence	If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V785000
Summary	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.
Consequence	An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy	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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
NHTSA Campaign ID	12V540000
Summary	Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles, manufactured from February 2012, through August 2012, and equipped with leather sport seats. If the right front passenger seat gets wet, the occupant control module may not properly detect the presence of a child restraint installed in the seat.
Consequence	If the control module does not detect a child seat installed, the airbag will not turn off. If the airbag does not turn off, in the event of a crash necessitating front airbag deployment, a child secured in the child seat may be at an increased risk for serious injury.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and replace the control modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2013. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Notes	Volkswagen's campaign recall number is 69i9/W6.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	TIRES
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
NHTSA Campaign ID	12V331000
Summary	VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BEETLE VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SUMMER TIRES THAT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS 110 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS' AND 139 'NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES.'
Consequence	DUE TO AN ERROR AT THE FACTORY, THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH SUMMER TIRES THAT ARE POSSIBLY NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS 110 'TIRE SELECTION & RIMS' AND 139 'NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES.' IN ADDITION, CUSTOMERS MAY BE UNAWARE THAT THEIR VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SUMMER PERFORMANCE TIRES. SUMMER TIRES HAVE DIFFERENT GRIP AND PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS. THESE ISSUES MAY LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT TIRES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Notes	VOLKSWAGEN'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 44K8/W4.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236(TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20110317
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V656000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013. The durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.
Consequence	The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden fracture, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20110610
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V615000
Summary	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 transmission shift lever is not in 'Park.'
Consequence	Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than 'Park' increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy	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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20111211
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V679000
Summary	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 period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Consequence	If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Remedy	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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2012 Averages

Avg. Home :	$263,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.55
Total Car Production :	10,335,765

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Q: How fast is the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has a top speed of 118 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has a wheelbase size of 99.90 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has a length of 168.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has a width of 71.20 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle have?A: The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has 39.40 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle have?A: The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has legroom of 41.30 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle? A: The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle was a Coupe.

Q: How much did the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle had an MSRP of $18,995 - $$29,095 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle had the following engine options: Inline 5 (2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) and 177 Ft-Lbs (240 NM)

Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 197 HP (145.088 KW)

Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle have? A: The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Automatic, 5 speed Manual.