2014 Volkswagen Beetle
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | 10.3 | 7.7 | 9.1 L/100 km |
| FWD | 10.8 | 7.6 | 9.4 L/100 km |
| FWD | 10.9 | 8.4 | 9.8 L/100 km |
| FWD | 11.2 | 7.7 | 9.6 L/100 km |
| FWD | 9.5 | 7.2 | 8.5 L/100 km |
| FWD | 9.9 | 7.2 | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Convertible | 10.3 | 8.1 | 9.3 L/100 km |
| Convertible | 10.8 | 7.6 | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Convertible | 11.2 | 8.7 | 10.1 L/100 km |
| Convertible | 9.8 | 7.3 | 8.7 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
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Heater And Defroster
Transport Canada 2024648 ·
Volkswagen Group Canada is conducting a parts recovery campaign targeting 2012-2016 Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a TDI (diesel) engine built between May 25, 2011 and June 1, 2016. The auxiliary heater elements are being recovered to aid in Volkswagen's analysis in support of...
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2021017 ·
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...
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Label
Transport Canada 2020353 ·
On certain vehicles, the warning label for the engine block heater cable is written in English only. As a result, a French user may not receive important safety information about how to use the engine block heater. A label that is not provided in both official languages could cre...
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Powertrain
Transport Canada 2019423 ·
On certain vehicles, a build-up of silicate on the shift lever switch could cause the transmission to detect that it is in the Park position when it isn't. This could allow the ignition key to be removed when the transmission is not in the Park position. If the parking brake is n...
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Fuel System
Transport Canada 2014575 ·
On certain vehicles, a sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail to seal, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment during engine operation. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Deale...
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Structure
Transport Canada 2014465 ·
On certain vehicles, the panoramic sunroof glass and steel frame may have been manufactured out of tolerance. This issue may result in the sunroof fracturing if the vehicle were to experience a sudden jolt, especially in cold temperatures. Sunroof glass panel breakage, while th...
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Powertrain
Transport Canada 2014136 ·
On certain vehicles equipped with 1.8T engines and torque-converter (non-DSG) automatic transmissions, out of specification transmission cooler sealing O-rings may allow transmission fluid to leak in proximity to hot surfaces. This could increase the risk of a fire, potentially c...
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Lights And Instruments
Transport Canada 2013398 ·
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. Horizontal adjustment caps in the headlight modules were not installed during vehicle production. Without the caps installed, the horiz...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 2 U.S. recalls
U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
NHTSA (U.S.) 20E064000 ·
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...
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Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
NHTSA (U.S.) 14V182000 ·
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat vehicles equipped with a 1.8T engine and torque converter automatic transmission. In the affected vehicles, the O-ring seals between the oil cooler and the...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
CarDoc doesn’t have the manufacturer schedule for this model yet. Follow the schedule in your owner’s manual.
Specs
- Body type
- Hatchback, Coupe
- Engines
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder, 2.5 L 5-cylinder, 1.8 L 4-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas
- Transmissions
- Automatic (AM-S6), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (S6), Manual 5-spd
- Drivetrains
- FWD