Volkswagen · model year 2015
2015 Volkswagen Beetle
Specifications and certified data for the 2015 model year. All Volkswagen Beetle model years →
2015 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 330 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 329 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 322 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 25 | 357 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 26 | 347 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 26 | 343 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 26 | 347 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 33 | 309 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 33 | 305 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 34 | 302 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 34 | 301 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Volkswagen Beetle 2 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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22V945000 2022-12-21 · model years 2015, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertibles 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this…
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19V615000 2019-08-22 · model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
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…
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.…
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15V705000 2015-10-26 · model years 2015, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
Remedy: Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.
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15V028000 2015-01-23 · model years 2014, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and…
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's…
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14V658000 2014-10-20 · model years 2013, 2014, 2015
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Beetle vehicles manufactured June 13, 2013, to July 3, 2014. The glass sunroofs in the affected vehicles may break when the vehicles are operated over a hard road surface or strike a pothole.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2015
Sources
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.