Volkswagen Beetle Timing Belt or Chain (2012-2019)

The Volkswagen Beetle engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine and model year. These engines are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Volkswagen Beetle.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2019 Volkswagen Beetle - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2018 Volkswagen Beetle - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2017 Volkswagen Beetle - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2016 Volkswagen Beetle - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2015 Volkswagen Beetle - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2014 Volkswagen Beetle - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2013 Volkswagen Beetle - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2012 Volkswagen Beetle - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.