2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Although prices for late-model used cars have recently jumped, Cars.com has assembled a healthy list of choices available for a budget of about $20,000.

VW is adding more Beetles to the list of vehicles affected by the massive Takata airbag recall, as well as some examples of its Passat sedan and wagon.

Approximately 2,400 Volkswagen Jetta and Jetta GLI sedans and Beetle hatchbacks are being recalled for replacement brake master cylinders.

A new batch of Volkswagen airbag inflators is now under recall despite containing a moisture-inhibiting agent thought to make the inflators safer.

Approximately 679,000 model-year 2011-19 Volkswagen hatchbacks, coupes, convertibles, wagons and sedans are being recalled for a transmission issue.

It looks unlikely that the Volkswagen Beetle will see a new generation, but 
 production of a new Jetta will begin at the end of 2017.

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