How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Volkswagen Beetle Dune: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 3 model years of the Volkswagen Beetle Dune on record, 2016 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about air bags). 2018 has the most recall campaigns (4).

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Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Most reported	Combined
2018	4	17	AIR BAGS	29 MPG
2017	4	15	AIR BAGS	27 MPG
2016	4	40	AIR BAGS	27 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Questions

Which Volkswagen Beetle Dune year has the most complaints?: Of 3 model years of the Volkswagen Beetle Dune on record, 2016 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about air bags).
Which Volkswagen Beetle Dune year has the most recalls?: 2018 has the most recall campaigns (4).
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.