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2019 Volkswagen Beetle

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

8.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,511

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2024649 · manufacturer campaign 69GQ/69EG/69E6

30 October 2024

Transport Canada lists: Beetle 2017–2019 · Passat 2006–2007, 2012–2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-front airbag. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

18,995 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2019067 · manufacturer campaign 90L8

13 February 2019

Transport Canada lists: Beetle 2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the brake warning light does not turn on when the electronic brake force distribution system malfunctions. This could cause a driver to be unaware of a problem with the brake system.

Why it matters

A driver that is not aware of a problem with the brake system could lose control of the vehicle during emergency braking. This could cause an increased risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the instrument cluster software.

1,049 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Subcompact
In its class
More efficient than 86% of 104 2019 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
189 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle get?
NRCan rates the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle at 8.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 189 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,511 in fuel, producing roughly 3,742 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.