2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
8 recalls, 291 complaints - 277 TSBs
14E007000 Mar 7, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/s... Read more
Consequence
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
08E050000 Aug 11, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND A... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
07V063000 Feb 20, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Consequence
THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR... Read more
06E060000 Jun 29, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIA... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. ... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
06V183000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CONTROLS, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING SAFETY RECALLS 03V-265 OR 04V-096.
Consequence
THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN ... Read more
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Complaint Statistics
291 total complaints
13 crashes 17 fires 10 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 30 |
| AIR BAGS | 25 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 15 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 14 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 12 |
| ENGINE | 10 |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| SEAT BELTS | 7 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 |
POWER TRAIN
Jul 7, 2025
Incident date: Jul 7, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormally loud pop. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. In addition, the contact stated that the transmission was slipping. The automatic transmission failure w... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 17, 2024
Incident date: Jan 17, 2024
Experiencing intermittent loss of power steering making it difficult to turn or maneuver the vehicle, which is more prevalent during colder temperatures. A safety issue is created by the inability to react quickly or control the vehicle in certain situations, such as icy or snowy road conditions whe... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 17, 2024
Incident date: Jan 17, 2024
My brakes stopped braking but luckily I could drive slowly into a curb in my neighborhood. God knows what could’ve happened if I was on the freeway. All the dash lights came on at the same time so I ran some codes; it came back C1391 - the brake actuator is broken. Toyota will not cover it despite... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 3, 2023
Incident date: Dec 28, 2022
Car caught on fire 2 times it was electrical and fuel problem the fire department was present. I reported this once already and the company acted like they didnt care
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 3, 2023
Incident date: Dec 28, 2022
Car caught on fire 2 times it was electrical and fuel problem the fire department was present. I reported this once already and the company acted like they didnt care
Fire
ENGINE
May 4, 2018
Incident date: Apr 27, 2018
A HUGE AMOUNT OF 2.0L ENGINES (1998-2006) SEEM TO STALL WHEN DRIVING OR STATIONARY AFTER 20 MIN FROM COLD START IN HIGH TEMPS (+75F) . LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER ASSIST BRAKES. IT HAPPENED TO ME 2X WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. SCARY. DEALERS AND MECHANICS CAN'T LOCATE ISSUES BECAUSE ITS INTERMITTEN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 4, 2018
Incident date: Apr 27, 2018
A HUGE AMOUNT OF 2.0L ENGINES (1998-2006) SEEM TO STALL WHEN DRIVING OR STATIONARY AFTER 20 MIN FROM COLD START IN HIGH TEMPS (+75F) . LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER ASSIST BRAKES. IT HAPPENED TO ME 2X WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. SCARY. DEALERS AND MECHANICS CAN'T LOCATE ISSUES BECAUSE ITS INTERMITTEN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 4, 2018
Incident date: Apr 27, 2018
A HUGE AMOUNT OF 2.0L ENGINES (1998-2006) SEEM TO STALL WHEN DRIVING OR STATIONARY AFTER 20 MIN FROM COLD START IN HIGH TEMPS (+75F) . LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER ASSIST BRAKES. IT HAPPENED TO ME 2X WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. SCARY. DEALERS AND MECHANICS CAN'T LOCATE ISSUES BECAUSE ITS INTERMITTEN... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 3, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2014
LEFT TURN INDICATOR RAPID BLINKS EVEN WITH ALL NEW BULBS
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 7, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2009
I READ THE RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE PAPER (NHTSA 17V-509, VW 20AE) REGARDING THE FUEL PUMP CUT OUT. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO VW A NUMBER OF TIMES OVER THE YEARS THAT MY VW ENGINE STOPS WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 55 AND 65 MPH. THE SERVICE WRITERS RESPONSE WAS THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED - A $1... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 7, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2009
I READ THE RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE PAPER (NHTSA 17V-509, VW 20AE) REGARDING THE FUEL PUMP CUT OUT. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO VW A NUMBER OF TIMES OVER THE YEARS THAT MY VW ENGINE STOPS WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 55 AND 65 MPH. THE SERVICE WRITERS RESPONSE WAS THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED - A $1... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 23, 2017
Incident date: Jun 16, 2017
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON 3 DIFFERENT MY OCCASIONS CAR OVERHEATED NOW IT WON'T START.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 23, 2017
Incident date: Jun 16, 2017
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON 3 DIFFERENT MY OCCASIONS CAR OVERHEATED NOW IT WON'T START.
ENGINE
Jun 23, 2017
Incident date: Jun 16, 2017
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON 3 DIFFERENT MY OCCASIONS CAR OVERHEATED NOW IT WON'T START.
ENGINE
Jan 6, 2017
Incident date: Dec 12, 2016
CAR WAS ILLEGALLY REPOSSESSED (I OWN THE VEHICLE BUT USED IT AS COLLATERAL IN A SMALL LOAN) NOVEMBER 29, 2016 WHILE I WAS IN ANOTHER STATE. I THEN RECEIVED A EMAIL FROM CARFAX THAT THE ODOMETER WAS CHANGED AND GAVE ME THE NEW MILEAGE. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN MARCH OF 2015 AND THE MILEAGE WAS OVER 155... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 6, 2017
Incident date: Dec 12, 2016
CAR WAS ILLEGALLY REPOSSESSED (I OWN THE VEHICLE BUT USED IT AS COLLATERAL IN A SMALL LOAN) NOVEMBER 29, 2016 WHILE I WAS IN ANOTHER STATE. I THEN RECEIVED A EMAIL FROM CARFAX THAT THE ODOMETER WAS CHANGED AND GAVE ME THE NEW MILEAGE. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN MARCH OF 2015 AND THE MILEAGE WAS OVER 155... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Sep 28, 2016
Incident date: Aug 19, 2016
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. CAR SHOP SAID THE SEAT BELT SWITCH ASSEMBLY FAILED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IF THERE WAS A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LOCK AND THE DRIVER WOULD BE THROWN INTO THE AIR BAG.
AIR BAGS
Sep 28, 2016
Incident date: Aug 19, 2016
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. CAR SHOP SAID THE SEAT BELT SWITCH ASSEMBLY FAILED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IF THERE WAS A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LOCK AND THE DRIVER WOULD BE THROWN INTO THE AIR BAG.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 20, 2016
Incident date: Jun 29, 2016
COOLANT SYSTEM CAN NOT BE FIXED. WHEN DRIVING, SOMETIMES THE COOLANT WILL BE BOILING. SOMETIMES THE COOLANT LEVEL IS LOW LEAD THE COOLANT SYSTEM LIGHT ON. WHEN ADD MORE COOLANT TO THE WATER TANK, AFTER SEVERAL MILES DRIVING, THE COOLANT LEVEL WILL BE HIGHER THAN NORMAL. IT RUNS WELL THEN THE COOLA... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 8, 2016
Incident date: Jun 3, 2016
I THINK THERE ARE AIR BUBBLES IN THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP. I HAVE NO MONEY TO REPAIR IT. I NEED IT TO GO BACK AND FORTH TO WORK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 16, 2015
Incident date: Sep 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, ALL THE GAUGES DROPPED TO ZERO AND FAILED TO FUNCTION. IN ADDITION, THE TEMPERATURE AND OIL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED, BUT THE OIL WAR... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 16, 2015
Incident date: Sep 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, ALL THE GAUGES DROPPED TO ZERO AND FAILED TO FUNCTION. IN ADDITION, THE TEMPERATURE AND OIL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED, BUT THE OIL WAR... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 6, 2015
Incident date: Jul 31, 2015
FORUMS CONCERNING THIS VW MODEL, AND OTHER MODELS BOTH OLDER AND NEWER, ARE REPLETE WITH REPORTS OF THE CARS STALLING WITH SYMPTOMS OF STARVED FUEL, USUALLY ARISING WHEN THE TANK IS LESS THAN HALF FULL. SEE, E.G., HTTP://FORUMS.VWVORTEX.COM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?4971876-CAR-STALLING-WHILE-AT-SPEED-IS-LOW-F... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 20, 2015
Incident date: Sep 7, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPROCKET FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE TIMING BELT TO FRACTURE. IN ADDITION, THE WATER PUM... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 23, 2015
Incident date: Jun 23, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD, THE WINDSHIELD, AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED BY FLAMES. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR WHO EXTIN... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 21, 2015
Incident date: Apr 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT AND OTHER LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER CHECKED WITH THE MANUFACTURER REGAR... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 24, 2015
Incident date: Feb 10, 2015
I AM THE 2ND OR 3RD THIRD OWNER, AND I SHOULD HAVE CHECKED THIS CAR OUT FURTHER, SINCE WHOMEVER ('S) SOLD IT TO ME DIDN'T TELL ME A [XXX] THING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. I AM SO DISGUSTED ABOUT THIS INCIDENT OF BUYING BASICALLY A LEMON FROM DISHONEST CREEPS. I ONLY DROVE IT ONCE BEFORE I HANDED OV... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 24, 2015
Incident date: Feb 10, 2015
I AM THE 2ND OR 3RD THIRD OWNER, AND I SHOULD HAVE CHECKED THIS CAR OUT FURTHER, SINCE WHOMEVER ('S) SOLD IT TO ME DIDN'T TELL ME A [XXX] THING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. I AM SO DISGUSTED ABOUT THIS INCIDENT OF BUYING BASICALLY A LEMON FROM DISHONEST CREEPS. I ONLY DROVE IT ONCE BEFORE I HANDED OV... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 24, 2015
Incident date: Feb 10, 2015
I AM THE 2ND OR 3RD THIRD OWNER, AND I SHOULD HAVE CHECKED THIS CAR OUT FURTHER, SINCE WHOMEVER ('S) SOLD IT TO ME DIDN'T TELL ME A [XXX] THING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. I AM SO DISGUSTED ABOUT THIS INCIDENT OF BUYING BASICALLY A LEMON FROM DISHONEST CREEPS. I ONLY DROVE IT ONCE BEFORE I HANDED OV... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 2, 2015
Incident date: Nov 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. A POLICE AND A FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANI... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 1, 2015
Incident date: Oct 28, 2005
CAR WAS IN SHOP 2 TIMES FOR COILS GOING BAD DROVE CAR TO HAMMOND INDIANA FROM CROWN POINT CAME BACK TO CROWN POINT PARKED CAR WENT IN TO GO TO BED WAS ASLEEP FOR AN HOUR NEXT THING WE HEAR KNOCKING ON DOOR GO OUT SIDE AND CAR IS ON FIRE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS OUT SIDE PUTTING CAR OUT FIRE DEPARTMENT S... Read more
Fire
SEATS
Dec 11, 2014
Incident date: Dec 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS AUTOMATICALLY SLID TO THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE SEAT LOOP FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Sep 8, 2014
Incident date: Aug 27, 2014
I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2001 BEETLE WITH 11,8450 MILES. ON AUG 27, 2014, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT SUDDENLY LOSS TENSION AND WENT LIMP WHILE I WAS DRIVING! THE SEAT BELT CAN NOT BE RETRACTED. THE VW SERVICE THE WAY THE SEAT BELT BECAME LOOSE IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD, AND IT SHOULD BE ON OFF... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 14, 2014
Incident date: Mar 27, 2010
THE LIGHT ON MY DASH CAME ON FOR THE DRIVERS AIRBAG AND HAD IT CHECKED BY THE DEALER MARCH, 2010 FOR MY 2001 VW BEETLE 1.9 DIESEL. I WAS TOLD THE CHIP IN THE SEAT BELT HAD GONE BAD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. APPROX. $175.00 THE SERVICE DEPT. CALLED VW AND THEY COULD NOT TELL ME IF MY DEFECTIVE CHIP IN... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Aug 14, 2014
Incident date: Mar 27, 2010
THE LIGHT ON MY DASH CAME ON FOR THE DRIVERS AIRBAG AND HAD IT CHECKED BY THE DEALER MARCH, 2010 FOR MY 2001 VW BEETLE 1.9 DIESEL. I WAS TOLD THE CHIP IN THE SEAT BELT HAD GONE BAD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. APPROX. $175.00 THE SERVICE DEPT. CALLED VW AND THEY COULD NOT TELL ME IF MY DEFECTIVE CHIP IN... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 14, 2014
Incident date: Mar 27, 2010
THE LIGHT ON MY DASH CAME ON FOR THE DRIVERS AIRBAG AND HAD IT CHECKED BY THE DEALER MARCH, 2010 FOR MY 2001 VW BEETLE 1.9 DIESEL. I WAS TOLD THE CHIP IN THE SEAT BELT HAD GONE BAD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. APPROX. $175.00 THE SERVICE DEPT. CALLED VW AND THEY COULD NOT TELL ME IF MY DEFECTIVE CHIP IN... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 27, 2013
Incident date: Oct 11, 2013
CONTINUE OVER HEATING BLOWING HEAD TWICE ENGINE LIGHT STAY ON BRAKE LIGHTS ON LEFT SIDE DON'T WORK ALARM WONT LOCK LEFT SIDE DOESN'T WORK AND BACK SEAT IS TOTALLY UNSAFE FOR KIDS. FRONT IS VARY UNSTABLE IT FEEL LIKE IT GOING TO FALL OFF TO LOW TO THE GROUND , ETC......IT GOES ON AND ON. ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Oct 27, 2013
Incident date: Oct 11, 2013
CONTINUE OVER HEATING BLOWING HEAD TWICE ENGINE LIGHT STAY ON BRAKE LIGHTS ON LEFT SIDE DON'T WORK ALARM WONT LOCK LEFT SIDE DOESN'T WORK AND BACK SEAT IS TOTALLY UNSAFE FOR KIDS. FRONT IS VARY UNSTABLE IT FEEL LIKE IT GOING TO FALL OFF TO LOW TO THE GROUND , ETC......IT GOES ON AND ON. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 27, 2013
Incident date: Oct 11, 2013
CONTINUE OVER HEATING BLOWING HEAD TWICE ENGINE LIGHT STAY ON BRAKE LIGHTS ON LEFT SIDE DON'T WORK ALARM WONT LOCK LEFT SIDE DOESN'T WORK AND BACK SEAT IS TOTALLY UNSAFE FOR KIDS. FRONT IS VARY UNSTABLE IT FEEL LIKE IT GOING TO FALL OFF TO LOW TO THE GROUND , ETC......IT GOES ON AND ON. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 18, 2013
Incident date: Aug 16, 2013
PULLED OVER FOR RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT BEING OUT.. HAD REPLACED THE BULB THE MONTH BEFORE FOR THE SAME ISSUE. REPLACED THE BULB AGAIN AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS STILL DO NOT COME ON... *TR
POWER TRAIN
Aug 13, 2013
Incident date: Aug 9, 2012
FIRST NOTICED IT WHEN STARTING IT UP IN THE MORNING.ROUGH AND STALLING WHEN PUTTING IT IN REVERSE. NEVER DID THAT BEFORE. IT HAS TO WARM UP BEFORE I CAN DRIVE IT BECAUSE IT WILL EITHER STALL IN REVERSE, OR IN DRIVE THE CAR WILL SHUDDER AND TAKE OFF, IT WILL NOT IDLE.WHEN IN PARK IT IS FINE WHEN IN D... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 21, 2013
Incident date: May 22, 2013
THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE, REMAIN OFF. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. PREVIOUS RECALL 06V183000: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH DEFECT MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:VOLKSWAGEN/JETTA 1999-2002VOLKSWAGEN/NEW BEETLE 1998-2002MANUFACTURER: VOLKSWAGE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 21, 2013
Incident date: May 22, 2013
THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE, REMAIN OFF. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. PREVIOUS RECALL 06V183000: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH DEFECT MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:VOLKSWAGEN/JETTA 1999-2002VOLKSWAGEN/NEW BEETLE 1998-2002MANUFACTURER: VOLKSWAGE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Jun 21, 2013
Incident date: May 22, 2013
THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE, REMAIN OFF. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. PREVIOUS RECALL 06V183000: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH DEFECT MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:VOLKSWAGEN/JETTA 1999-2002VOLKSWAGEN/NEW BEETLE 1998-2002MANUFACTURER: VOLKSWAGE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 5, 2013
Incident date: Apr 5, 2013
FIRST OF ALL< YOUR FORM WON"T LET ME SELECT TRANSMISSION< THAT IS WHY I SELECTED ENGINE> THE PROBLEM IS THE TRANSMISSION>>>>> I WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH, SUDDENLY TRANSMISSION SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL. PRESSING ACCELERATOR DID NOT HELP. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. MOVED TRANSMISSION SELECTOR THRU GEARS INCLUD... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 28, 2012
Incident date: Jun 1, 2011
THE HAZARD LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND HEADLIGHTS ON MY CAR DO NOT WORK. I'VE TAKEN IT IN TO AN AUTO SHOP AND THEY CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. HOPING MAYBE THERE IS A RECALL THAT I HAVE MISSED. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 28, 2012
Incident date: Jun 1, 2011
THE HAZARD LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND HEADLIGHTS ON MY CAR DO NOT WORK. I'VE TAKEN IT IN TO AN AUTO SHOP AND THEY CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. HOPING MAYBE THERE IS A RECALL THAT I HAVE MISSED. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Apr 24, 2012
Incident date: Apr 24, 2012
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS PROBLEM AND SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING DOES NOT ADVANCES, THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 24, 2012
Incident date: Apr 24, 2012
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS PROBLEM AND SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING DOES NOT ADVANCES, THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Apr 24, 2012
Incident date: Mar 7, 2012
AFTER ONLY HAVING THIS CAR FOR ONE YEAR, THIS IS THE FIFTH TIME I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE. THE CAR IS RUNNING FINE, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS AND JERKS TERRIBLY. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THIS HAS HAPPENED IN INTERSECTIONS AND I WAS ALMOST T BONED IN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR THE ... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
277 manufacturer communications from 162 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 33 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 25 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 17 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 14 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 13 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 9 |
V691901201047916
Jan 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
V171901201285565
Aug 21, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
V171901201285562
May 30, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V171901201285560
Apr 24, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V941901201152119
Dec 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update model year applicability to include 2023.
V271901201189422
Dec 6, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
V171901201285534
May 11, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
V871806201994714
May 12, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A
V941901201152115
Apr 21, 2020
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
QRUG08212019
Aug 21, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Quick Reference Update Guide.
V871812-2005566
Jun 12, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Update vehicle metadata.
V871812-2005566
Jun 12, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Update vehicle metadata.
SM 33-2019
Mar 27, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
TT 91 19 01
Mar 22, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
TT 91 19 01
Mar 22, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
V171901-2012855
Mar 12, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
Gasoline Engine
Feb 27, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
V271901-2011894
Feb 19, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
V941901-2011521
Feb 18, 2019
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
V871812-2005566
Nov 13, 2018
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Update vehicle metadata.
TT 10 12 01
Sep 28, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine replacement tip
V871809-2005566
Aug 20, 2018
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
To include an additional model year applicability.
V871809-2005566
Aug 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
To include an additional model year applicability.
A971861 2013504-
Jun 6, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
TT001703
Nov 10, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
TT 961011
Sep 19, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Update to model year applicability.
TT 961011
Sep 19, 2017
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Update to model year applicability.
TT 271002
Sep 14, 2017
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
TT 271002
Sep 14, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
TT 200901
Aug 18, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
V171701 2012855
Jul 5, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
SM 44-2017 EN
Jun 28, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
VHW-17-11
Jun 22, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
Quick Reference
Mar 13, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
1-2017 Update
Feb 1, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
V691601 2010479
Oct 31, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update model year applicability to include 2017.
TT 00-16-02
Oct 28, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
V871622 2019947
Oct 24, 2016
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Update to model year applicability.
V011615 2014815
Oct 20, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Update to include additional model year applicability.
V871620 2005566
Oct 12, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update model and model year applicability.
TT 90-16-01
Oct 7, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Circuit repair procedure to correct vehicle speed sensor input when an instrument cluster is replaced. This is addressing the updated construction of the instrument cluster.
TT001601
Sep 23, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
Contacting the parts helpline
TT001601
Sep 23, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Contacting the parts helpline
TT 97-12-02
Sep 23, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
1214156
Jun 10, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Ref. - Reflash U
May 20, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Quick Reference Update Guide of the vehicles expected upgraded software level. The latest corresponding technical bulletins that address the issues, and concerns that have been had with the vehicles.
V501604 2014370
Mar 28, 2016
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Technical Bulletin about Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. The document also have infromation about where to fi
Edition173
Feb 15, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
UpdateGuide
Feb 12, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Quick reference update guide.
Update 02122016
Feb 12, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
V011602 2014815
Feb 5, 2016
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Technical tips on what to do if improper gasoline has been added to the vehicle.
TB011602
Feb 5, 2016
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Gasoline quality.
TT911603
Jan 29, 2016
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Coding the Replacement Instrument Cluster.
TT911603
Jan 29, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Coding the Replacement Instrument Cluster.
TT 91-16-03
Jan 29, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Beetle-Coding the Replacement Instrument Cluster
Airbag
Jan 22, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
Airbag Issues.
V921502 2026253
Jul 22, 2015
130000 VISIBILITY
Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. To avoid unnecessary replacement of wiper blades, the condition and cleanliness of the w
V871508 2005566
Jul 7, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first start
V871508 2005566
Jul 7, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first start
V871506 2019947
Jul 7, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or compon
V871506 2019947
Jul 7, 2015
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or compon
Elsa 6-29-15
Jun 29, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
Elsa 6-22-15
Jun 22, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech
Elsa 6-22-15
Jun 22, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech
TT 64-14-02
May 8, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engin
TT 64-14-02
May 8, 2015
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engin
TT 64-14-02
May 8, 2015
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engin
V941501 2011521
Mar 27, 2015
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document
V941501 2011521
Mar 27, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document
V271503 2016076
Mar 12, 2015
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Technical Bulletin: Battery, Discharged, Diagnosis for Excessive Static Current Draw
V271501 2011894
Feb 16, 2015
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Technical Bulletin: Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000VAS Charger
V011503 2014815
Jan 20, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Discusses the issues associated with using contaiminated gasoline. There are recommendations to use top tier gasoline retailers
Edition115
Dec 8, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition115
Dec 8, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition115
Dec 8, 2014
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition115
Dec 8, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition115
Dec 8, 2014
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
VW Elsa Newsletter
UpdateB
Dec 8, 2014
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
Quick Reference Update Guide
271402
Dec 3, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
TT001403
Nov 27, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
TT001403
Nov 27, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
When performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
TT 00-14-03
Nov 27, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Tech Tips (SVM Update Instructions): This document informs when performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
TT001403
Nov 27, 2014
353630 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI
When performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
TT 20-13-01
Oct 10, 2014
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Tech Tips (ECM Fault P1250 "Fuel Level Too Low" Will Not Clear): This document informs to clear static ECM fault P1250 "Fuel Level Too Low", add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without co
TT 20-13-01
Oct 10, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Tech Tips (ECM Fault P1250 "Fuel Level Too Low" Will Not Clear): This document informs to clear static ECM fault P1250 "Fuel Level Too Low", add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without co
V871409 2019947
Sep 24, 2014
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circ
871409
Sep 24, 2014
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
TT971402
Sep 5, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The DLC is intended for use with diagnostic scan tools and by emissions testing stations. However, aftermarket devices (i.e., drive data recorders) that connect to the DLC have now become available.
TB171404
Sep 2, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
V171404 2012855
Sep 2, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard): This document informs of a sample list of products generally available in the North American market that meet the Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard
TT200906
Aug 29, 2014
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Use the diagram below to test the N75 Solenoid Valve in the event of a turbocharger fault code such as P0299 or P0234. This applies to Mechanical Injection Style Diesel Engines, Pumpe Duse Style Diesel Engines and the new Common Rail Style
Quick Reference
Aug 29, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
Guide
Aug 29, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Quick Reference Update Guide
TT200906
Aug 29, 2014
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Use the diagram below to test the N75 Solenoid Valve in the event of a turbocharger fault code such as P0299 or P0234. This applies to Mechanical Injection Style Diesel Engines, Pumpe Duse Style Diesel Engines and the new Common Rail Style
TT200906
Aug 29, 2014
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Use the diagram below to test the N75 Solenoid Valve in the event of a turbocharger fault code such as P0299 or P0234. This applies to Mechanical Injection Style Diesel Engines, Pumpe Duse Style Diesel Engines and the new Common Rail Style
TT200906
Aug 29, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Use the diagram below to test the N75 Solenoid Valve in the event of a turbocharger fault code such as P0299 or P0234. This applies to Mechanical Injection Style Diesel Engines, Pumpe Duse Style Diesel Engines and the new Common Rail Style
TT 20-09-06
Aug 29, 2014
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Tech Tips (TDI Engine - N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with graphical aid the testing of the N75 Solenoid Valve in the event of a turbocharger fault code such as P0299 or P0234. This applies to Mechanical Injection St
TT 20-09-06
Aug 29, 2014
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Tech Tips (TDI Engine - N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with graphical aid the testing of the N75 Solenoid Valve in the event of a turbocharger fault code such as P0299 or P0234. This applies to Mechanical Injection St
V171403 2017813
Aug 22, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. In order to provide effective lubricati
TB171403
Aug 22, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil Consumption Measurement
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE08012
Opened: Feb 15, 2008 , Closed: Apr 24, 2008
FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE
CERTAIN SUBJECT VEHICLES, MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CONVERTIBLE AND MY 2004 SEDAN AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED DUAL-STAGE AIR BAG SYSTEM.THE AIR BAG CRASH SENSORS (#1F0 909 606) CONTAIN A SOLDER JOINT ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD THAT MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN HIGH TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS.... Read more
RQ06004
Opened: Feb 28, 2006 , Closed: Aug 7, 2006
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
BY LETTERS DATED MAY 24, 2006 AND AUGUST 4, 2006, VOLKSWAGEN (VW) NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO 06V-183) INVOLVING MODEL YEAR (MY) 1998-2002 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE AND 1999-2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL.VOLKSWAGEN?S RECALL COV... Read more
EA03002
Opened: Apr 8, 2003 , Closed: Aug 20, 2003
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH USED IN CRUISE CONTROL EQUIPPED MY 1998-1999 AND ALL MY 2000 AND LATER MODELS HAS UNDERGONE MULTIPLE REVISIONS.ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY AND COMPLAINT DATA INDICATES HIGH REPLACEMENT RATES OCCURRED IN VEHICLES BUILT WITH BRAKE SWITCH PART NUMBERS 1J0 945 511A AND 1J0 945 511B, THE ... Read more
PE02084
Opened: Nov 18, 2002 , Closed: Apr 8, 2003
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH OPERATION
THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH USED IN NEW BEETLE IS ALSO SPECIFIED IN GOLF AND JETTA MODELS.ONE TYPE OF SWITCH IS USED ON CRUISE EQUIPPED MODELS, A SECOND TYPE IS USED ON NON-CRUISE MODELS.VW REPORTS 86 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND 2575 WARRANTY CLAIMS OF INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS, THE MAJORITY OF WHICH ARE RELA... Read more
DP76006
Opened: Mar 18, 1976 , Closed: May 20, 1976
UNSTABLE STEERING AND FISHTAILS
UNSTABLE STEERING AND FISHTAILS
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE across all model years (1968, 2019).
119
Total Recalls
3,640
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
169
Reported Crashes
160
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 16 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 21 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 22 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 63 | View |
| 2015 | 6 | 108 | View |
| 2014 | 6 | 71 | View |
| 2013 | 7 | 125 | View |
| 2012 | 7 | 88 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 42 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 39 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 109 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 79 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 161 | View |
| 2005 | 6 | 330 | View |
| 2004 | 6 | 469 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 405 | View |
| 2002 | 8 | 231 | View |
| 2001 (current) | 8 | 291 | |
| 2000 | 7 | 373 | View |
| 1999 | 7 | 280 | View |
| 1998 | 8 | 289 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1969 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1965 | 0 | 5 | View |