Vehicle battery guide

2016 Volkswagen Beetle: Key Fob Battery Replacement

The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle key fob remote requires a CR2032 battery. Replacing it is a straightforward DIY task that can typically be completed in a few minutes, usually without affecting your existing remote programming.

This guide applies to the following models:

2016 Volkswagen Beetle
1.8L 4 cyl SIDI 1.8L 4 cyl SIDI / Regular / Front-Wheel Drive / Automatic (S6)
1.8L 4 cyl SIDI 1.8L 4 cyl SIDI / Regular / Front-Wheel Drive / Manual 5-spd
2L 4 cyl SIDI 2L 4 cyl SIDI / Regular / Front-Wheel Drive / Automatic (AM-S6)
2L 4 cyl SIDI 2L 4 cyl SIDI / Regular / Front-Wheel Drive / Manual 6-spd
1.8L 4 cyl SIDI Convertible / 1.8L 4 cyl SIDI / Regular / Front-Wheel Drive / Automatic (S6)
2L 4 cyl SIDI Convertible / 2L 4 cyl SIDI / Regular / Front-Wheel Drive / Automatic (AM-S6)
2L 4 cyl SIDI Convertible / 2L 4 cyl SIDI / Regular / Front-Wheel Drive / Manual 6-spd
1.8L 4 cyl SIDI Dune / 1.8L 4 cyl SIDI / Regular / Front-Wheel Drive / Automatic (S6)
1.8L 4 cyl SIDI Dune Convertible / 1.8L 4 cyl SIDI / Regular / Front-Wheel Drive / Automatic (S6)