Model year guide

2009 Volkswagen New Beetle

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 46 on record.

2009 Volkswagen New Beetle — representative photo
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2009 Volkswagen New Beetle at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined23 mpg
Typical price$7,613

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2009 Volkswagen New Beetle recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2009 Volkswagen New Beetle MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,650

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle worth?

Low
$4,800
Typical price
$7,613
High
$11,200

From 46 comparable 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,250
Depreciation (5 yrs)$4,600
Total$17,850
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($7,613) with the same model 5 model-years older ($3,028), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2009 Volkswagen New Beetle trims & engines on record

Trims
2.5L · 2.5L PZEV · 2.5L Blush Edition PZEV · 2.5L Blush Edition · S
Engines
2.5L 5-cyl 150 hp

2009 Volkswagen New Beetle vehicles on record

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2009 Volkswagen New Beetle — frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle have any safety recalls?

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle at about 23 mpg combined (20 city / 29 highway).

How much is a 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle worth?

Comparable 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle listings run roughly $4,800–$11,200, typically around $7,613 (from 46 vehicles).

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