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2007 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible (1Y)

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 New Beetle Convertible.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible (1Y) is a passenger car that delivers the iconic New Beetle silhouette in a drop-top configuration, with a 6.3-quart oil capacity and a choice of 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 viscosity oils. This model year accumulated 56 owner complaints, the majority centered on the air bag system, and was subject to two recalls. That reliability record situates the 2007 convertible as a model where safety-related concerns, particularly around the air bags, are a notable consideration for researchers.

Model year20102009200820072006

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 540 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06D115562. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 540 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size205-55R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06D115562
Engine air filter1J0129620A
Fuel filter6Q0201051J alt 1J0201511A
Spark plug101905600C
Battery000915105AD alt 000915105AF
Front wiper blades1C1955425B alt 1C1955425C
Serpentine belt07K145933G alt 07K145933F
Thermostat07K121119A alt 07K121113B
Cabin air filter1J0819644A alt 1J0819648A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length161 in
Overall width67.7 in
Overall height59.1 in
Wheelbase99.2 in
Curb weight3164 lb
Track (front / rear)59.1 / 58.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)64/36

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.3 qt of 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil, FINAL DRIVE W/01M: USE AUDI PART NO. G052145 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-4-5-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.5
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilFINAL DRIVE W/01M: USE AUDI PART NO. G052145
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.7 Pints
Engine CoolantUSE G012ABG-A1 COOLANT
Engine Oil0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity6.3 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs11 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts52 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18.4 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub129 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-4-5-3
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)20 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.48-1.66 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type100
Oil Capacity4.60 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance540 cca
Optional BCI Group Number48

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum58.0 psi
Residual Pressure43.5 psi
Injector Primary Resistance12-20 ohms
Engine Compression130

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH FN3
Torque Caliper to Bracket18 ft-lbs / 26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle140 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.276; Rear: 0.276 specification
Brake ApplicationWITH FS 111
Rotor Runout Limit0.001 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.866 in / 0.984 in / 0.354 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.866 in / 0.984 in / 0.354 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9044 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
129 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9029 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 5,000 mi.

At 5,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect)
Every 10,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Neutral Safety Switch (test) · Spoiler (lubricate)
At 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBattery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Convertible Top (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Final Drive (inspect fluid level)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible (1Y) top in one area — the air bags, 8 of 56 reports (14%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
346
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
56
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 56 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags8
Power Train8
Air Bags,Seat Belts5
Unknown Or Other3
Exterior Lighting3
Seat Belts3
Electrical System3
Structure2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 346 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
V6919012010479162024-01-09Unknown Or OtherAirbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due…
V1719012012855652023-08-21Engine And Engine CoolingUpdate to Volkswagen engine oil standards
V1719012012855622023-05-30Engine And Engine CoolingVolkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V1719012012855602023-04-24Engine And Engine CoolingEngine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V9419012011521192022-12-12EquipmentUpdate model year applicability to include 2023.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 47 batteryVehicles taking 6.3 qtEngine oil filter 06D115562Engine air filter 1J0129620AFuel filter 6Q0201051JSpark plug 101905600C

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 New Beetle Convertible take?

6.3 qt of 0W-40, 5W-30 OR 5W-40 MEETING VW SPECIFICATION 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 New Beetle Convertible have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.