1999 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
1 recalls — 40 complaints — 26 TSBs
03V265000 Jul 25, 2003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE; OR THE LAMPS COULD COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
Complaint Statistics
40 total complaints
2 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Nov 28, 2004
Incident date: Jun 28, 2000
DEFECTIVE OR INCORRECT DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND REPEATED FAILURES OF SENSORS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Aug 5, 2004
Incident date: Feb 3, 2003
NAR 02/28/2003 MR THE CONSUMER HAS HAD ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND THE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM. *CB
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 7, 2004
Incident date: Mar 1, 2004
DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER BOLTS FELL OUT, RESULTING IN DRIVERS SEAT SILDING FULLY TO REAR AND SEAT COMING OFF TRACKS. THE DRIVERS SEAT SLID ALL THE WAY TO THE BACK SEAT AND I WAS LOOKING AT THE ROOF WITH NO ABILITY TO REACH THE BRAKE, CLUTCH, OR ACCELERATOR PEDALS. MY ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE WAS SE... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Feb 17, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2003
THE ROOF COVER IS FALLING DOWN. THE GLUE THAT IS USE TO KEEP THE CLOTH ATTACHED TO THE ROOF IS VERY POOR AND AFTER 3 YEARS IT WILL START TO FALL DOWN. I HAVE 2 IDENTICAL VW BEETLE'S AND THEY BOTH SUFFER FROM THIS PROBLEM. *JB
STRUCTURE
Feb 17, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2003
THE ROOF COVER IS FALLING DOWN. THE GLUE THAT IS USE TO KEEP THE CLOTH ATTACHED TO THE ROOF IS VERY POOR AND AFTER 3 YEARS IT WILL START TO FALL DOWN. I HAVE 2 IDENTICAL VW BEETLE'S AND THEY BOTH SUFFER FROM THIS PROBLEM. *JB
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Jan 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
REMOTE HATCHBATCH LOCK RELEASE FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jan 9, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2003
AT LESS THAN 27K MILES, I HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. THE DEALER SAID THE ROTORS FOR THE NEW BEETLE ARE NOTORIOUSLY THIN, AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED ALMOST AS OFTEN AS THE BRAKE PADS. THIS REPAIR COST ME $950. MY ROOMMATE, ANOTHER VW NEW BEETLE OWNER HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AT 31K, MANY OTHE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Sep 18, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2003
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT ON DRIVERS SIDE NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. DEALER STATES CRACKED HOUSING ALLOWED WATER IN WHICH IN TURN BURNED OUT BULB. JUDGING BY THE NUMBER OF NEW BEETLES I SEE WITH ONE HEAD LIGHT OUT THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Aug 27, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2003
MY 1999 VOLKWAGEN BEETLE HAS A MELTED FUSE BLOCK ON TOP OF THE BATTERY. I BELIEVE THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE FUSES BEING FAULTY AS ONE LEG OF THE FUSE WAS COMPLETELY BURNED OFF AND THE FUSE WAS STILL NOT BLOWN. I BELIEVE THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD THAT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. ON THE WEBSITE NEWBEETLE.ORG, THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 30, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED. IT DOES NOT REGISTER READINGS FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED OR RPMS.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 9, 2003
Incident date: May 29, 2003
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE EXPRESSWAY AT ABOUT 55 MPH, WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, AND MY CAR WENT UP ON THE CENTER DIVIDER. I COULD NOT STEER MY CAR OFF THE DIVIDER, AND THE BRAKES WEREN'T WORKING AS WELL EITHER. I IMAGINE WHAT HAPPENED WAS THAT THE ENGINE STOPPED AND MY CAR POWERED OFF WITHOUT... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Mar 19, 2003
Incident date: Mar 19, 2003
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILED. *NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Feb 5, 2003
Incident date: Jun 9, 2002
REMOTE FUEL DOOR RELEASE FAILURE- 2ND OCCURRENCE. FIRST OCCURRENCE ABOUT A YEAR PREVIOUS AND WAS DEALER REPAIRED. UNABLE TO FUEL VEHICLE.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Feb 5, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
REMOTE HATCHBATCH LOCK RELEASE FAILURE- 2ND OCCURRENCE. FIRST OCCURRENCE ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND WAS DEALER REPAIRED.
AIR BAGS
Nov 27, 2002
Incident date: Nov 24, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ON AN ICY ROAD AT 20 MPH MY CAR SKIDDED OF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE HEAD ON. THE CAR WILL BE MOST LIKELY TOTALED, AND I RECEIVED INJURIES TO MY LEG, BACK, SHOULDER AND NECK. ALTHOUGH MY CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH BOTH FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS, NOT ONE OF THEM DEPLOYED. I MENTIONED THE CAR REC... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Nov 25, 2002
Incident date: Feb 12, 2002
CONSUMER STATEDTHE DESIGN OF THE BATTERY CABLE ASSEMBLY COULD POSSIBLY START A FIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE'S HOOD. THE BATTERY CABLE WAS SITUATED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY ALONG WITH THE FUSE BOX. THIS RESULTED IN THE CABLE BEING "EATEN" THROUGH AND DRAINED THE BATTERY. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY, CA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Oct 22, 2002
Incident date: Jul 10, 2002
THE HOOD LATCH HAS FAILED TWICE, INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL AND A REPLACEMENT. THE HOOD POPS OPEN WHILE DRIVING, ONCE AT 55 MPH AND ANOTHER TIME AT 65 MPH. AFTER THIS OCCURS, THE LATCH WILL NO LONGER WORK, AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE HOOD FULLY. THE SAFETY HOOK ON THE LATCH IS THE ONLY THING TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Aug 20, 2002
Incident date: Jan 29, 2001
THE 1999 NEW BEETLE HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE (LEMON). ITS RELIABILITY / SAFETY / ENVIROMENTAL IMPACT IS POOR. PLEASE ASSIST NEW BETTLE OWNERS. VW ASSISTANCE / KNOWLEDGEMENT HAS BEEN NON EXISTENT.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 8, 2002
Incident date: May 15, 2002
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON THE EXPRESSWAY WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE. DRIVER TURNED CRUISE CONTROL OFF MANUALLY TO AVOID ACCIDENT. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND THAT THE ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jan 16, 2002
Incident date: Jan 5, 2002
IAM REPORTING THIS BEACUSE THE ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING AT 55 MPH WHILE PASSING ON AN EXPRESS WAY. THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. THE CAR RESTSRTED AFTER TEN MINUTES. THIS HAS OCCURRED AGAIN BUT AT LOWER SPEEDS. I HAVE NOT BEEN TO A DEALER WITH THE PROBLEM AS YET. FOR MY OEN CONVIENCE THE CAR WI... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jan 9, 2002
Incident date: Dec 26, 2001
THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. THE WINDOW REGULATOR SYSTEM IS CLEARLY DEFECTIVE AND IS EXPENSIVE TO FIX. TIME-CONSUMING AND EXPENSIVE EVEN FOR A DO-IT-YOURSELFER.*AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Aug 1, 2001
Incident date: Jul 20, 2001
POWER WINDOW SWITCH BREAKS AND MUST BE REPLACED OFTEN. WE KNOW MANY NEW BEETLE OWNWERS - NEARLY ALL HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM. WINDOW CAN STICK DOWN AND NOT BE CLOSEABLE, IN ANY WEATHER, IN ANY AREA - DEFINITE SECURITY PROBLEM IN THE WRONG NEIGHBORHOOD. OURS WAS FIXED ON WARRANTY LESS THAN 10,000 MILE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
May 18, 2001
Incident date: May 16, 2001
COOLING FAN FUSE HOLDER ASSEMBLY SIT ON TOP OF THE BATTERY IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS HOLDER HAS A HISTORY OF FAILURE (ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP). IN MANY CASES THE FUSE DOES NOT MAKE ADEQUATE CONTACT AND MAY SPARK OVER TIME. IN MY CASE THE FUSE ARCHED AND MELTED THE ASSEMB... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 27, 2001
SINCE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SLOW TO SHIFT INTO GEAR FROM PARK OR NEUTRAL, THE CONSUMER HAS HAD NEAR ACCIDENTS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. NLM
POWER TRAIN
Jan 18, 2001
Incident date: Jan 8, 2001
RUNAWAY ENGINE - ENGINE SPEEDED, TACHOMETER TO RED LINE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 18, 2001
Incident date: Jan 8, 2001
RUNAWAY ENGINE - ENGINE SPEEDED, TACHOMETER TO RED LINE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 17, 2000
Incident date: Nov 17, 2000
AT VARIOUS SPEEDS VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS REPAIRED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND FUEL TANK. BUT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS VEHICLE EXPERIENCES OIL LEAKS. AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON, DEALER SECURED LOOSE CONNECTOR CLEAR CODES. PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT MOVE UP OR DOWN. TRUN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 17, 2000
Incident date: Nov 17, 2000
AT VARIOUS SPEEDS VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS REPAIRED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND FUEL TANK. BUT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS VEHICLE EXPERIENCES OIL LEAKS. AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON, DEALER SECURED LOOSE CONNECTOR CLEAR CODES. PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT MOVE UP OR DOWN. TRUN... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Nov 17, 2000
Incident date: Nov 17, 2000
AT VARIOUS SPEEDS VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS REPAIRED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND FUEL TANK. BUT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS VEHICLE EXPERIENCES OIL LEAKS. AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON, DEALER SECURED LOOSE CONNECTOR CLEAR CODES. PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT MOVE UP OR DOWN. TRUN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 17, 2000
Incident date: Nov 17, 2000
AT VARIOUS SPEEDS VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS REPAIRED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND FUEL TANK. BUT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS VEHICLE EXPERIENCES OIL LEAKS. AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON, DEALER SECURED LOOSE CONNECTOR CLEAR CODES. PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT MOVE UP OR DOWN. TRUN... Read more
SEATS
Nov 17, 2000
Incident date: Nov 17, 2000
AT VARIOUS SPEEDS VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS REPAIRED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND FUEL TANK. BUT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS VEHICLE EXPERIENCES OIL LEAKS. AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON, DEALER SECURED LOOSE CONNECTOR CLEAR CODES. PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT MOVE UP OR DOWN. TRUN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: Sep 19, 2000
THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN SUDDENLY WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING AT ABOUT 50 MPH. THE CAR RESTARTED AFTER SITTING MOMENTARILY. THIS HAPPENED THREE MORE TIMES OVER THE NEXT TWO WEEKS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS RANGING FROM 0-50 MPH. THERE IS A WEBSITE CALLED TDICLUB.COM WITH ENTRIES IN ITS FORUM ABOUT EXACTLY THIS... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
May 31, 2000
Incident date: Apr 15, 2000
THIS VEHICLE USES AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL. WHEN REFULING THE GAS PUMP CONTINUALLY CUTS OFF EVEN AFTER LESS THAN 1 GALLON. THE DRIVERS' SEAT HAS COME UNBOLTED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. *AK
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
May 8, 2000
POOR DESIGN OF JACK CAUSES FORCE TOWARD THE OPPOSITE SIDE ALLOWING 2 TIRES TO LIFT AND CAR TO FALL OFF JACK. NLM
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Sep 29, 1999
THE JACK DOES NOT PROPERLY SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING IT TO PENETRATE THE GROUND RATHER THAN RAISE THE VEHICLE POSSIBLE WEAK DESIGN OF MATERIAL (PLASTIC). NLM
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Oct 25, 1999
IN THE 1999 VW NEW BEETLE, THE FRONT (BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER) HEAD RESTRAINT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DOES NOT ALLOW THE RESTRAINT TO DROP DOWN TO THE TOP OF THE SEAT CREATING INSUFFICIENT HEAD PROTECTION ESPECIALLY FOR SHORTER PEOPLE. BOTH 1998 AND 2000 VW NEW BEETLE MODELS ALLOW THE HEAD RESTRAINTS T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 12, 1999
Incident date: Aug 11, 1999
WHILE DRIIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE ENTERS A SAFE MODE, RESTRICTING ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN TO 10-15 MPH ,CREATING AN UNSAFE SITUATION. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSES THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY F... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jul 20, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING ON I70W THROUGH INDIANA, VEHICLE BOTTOMED OUT EXTREMELY HARD RESULTING IN MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL. INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING CLEAR DAYLIGHT DRY CONDITIONS IN A NON-CONSTRUCTION ZONE. APPARENTLY, AFTER CROSSING A CONCRETE BRIDGE, THERE WAS AN INDENTATION IN THE INTERSTATE ROADWAY W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 18, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1998
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE. *YC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Dec 1, 1998
THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING BECAUSE OF OIL LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE FROM A FAULTY HOSE. DEALER HAS HAD VEHICLE FOR 3 WEEKS. *AK
EPA Fuel Economy — 1999 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 29.0 | 40.0 | 33.0 | Diesel | $2,550 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 35.0 | 44.0 | 38.0 | Diesel | $2,250 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $3,050 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 28.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 28.0 | 24.0 | Premium | $3,400 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 25.0 | 22.0 | Premium | $3,700 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
26 manufacturer communications from 24 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 |
| 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 3 |
| 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
0402
May 10, 2004
160000 STRUCTURE
DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR REPAIRING. *MJ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING DOOR WINDOW, SEPARATES FROM WINDOW REGULATOR CLAMPS. *TT
0410
May 10, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EVALUATING FUEL MIXTURE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) - HOW TO PERFORM EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSTIC RELATED TO FUEL SYSTEM ADAPTATION SYSTEM TOO RICH/ TOO LEAN. VOLKSWAGEN. *MJ
0409
May 10, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EVALUATING FUEL MIXTURE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES- HOW TO PERFORM EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSIS RELATED TO FUEL SYSTEM ADAPTATION - SYSTEM TOO RICH/TOO LEAN. VOLKSWAGEN. *MJ
0401
Feb 17, 2004
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
NEW STYLE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REQUIRES CARE DURING INSTALLATION TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO SWITCH. *TT
102
Oct 22, 2003
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
SAFETY RECALL - WT - BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TT
31703
Oct 13, 2003
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
SAFETY RECALL - WT - NEW BEETLE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TT
0307
Apr 4, 2003
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR REPAIRS. *TT
0205
Aug 23, 2002
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0410, P0411, OR P1423 STORED IN DTC MEMORY. *TT
0204
Aug 22, 2002
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0410, P0411, P1200, OR P1423 STORED. *TT
0201
Mar 4, 2002
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
FRESH AIR BLOWER MOTOR, INOPERATIVE AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES NEAR OR BELOW FREEZING. *TT
0103
Aug 15, 2001
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTION. *SLC
900101
Jun 27, 2001
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTIONING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT
0101
Jun 12, 2001
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT
0102
May 8, 2001
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT RESERVOIR BOTTLE WIRING CONNECTOR CONTAMINATING THE WIRING HARNESS AND / OR CONTAMINATION RESULTING IN VARIOUS MALFUNCTIONS OF THE INSTRUMENT PLANEL. *TT
940001
Apr 27, 2000
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPAIR OF THE HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. *MJS
0001
Mar 24, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION CONTAINING A COMPONENT GROUND IDENTIFICATION CHART WHICH LISTS GROUND LOCATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THE REPAIR INFORMATION SYSTEM. *TT
200002
Mar 15, 2000
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THE GROUNDING STRAP DURING REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK. *MJS
340001
Mar 10, 2000
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A HUMMING NOISE FROM GENERAL AREA OF THE FRONT END DURING CORNERING, ON VEHICLES WITH 02J TRANSMISSIONS. *MJS
800001
Mar 2, 2000
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE NO AIR FLOW ADJUSTMENT AT CENTER AIR OUTLET (S). *MJS
9907
Aug 2, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CONDITIONS WITH POOR AM RECEPTION. *TT
9903
Jul 14, 1999
102200 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE SHIFT PATTERN INSERT. *TT
9902
Jun 24, 1999
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING NEW VEHICLE WINDSHIELD, REAR AND SIDE GLASS, SCRATCH, STRESS CRACK AND DISTORTION SURVEY FORM. *TT
9904
Jun 9, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLE'S THAT EXHIBIT STATIC/INTERFERENCE ON AM RADIO STATIONS. *MJS
9902
Jun 2, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON VEHICLE'S EXHIBITING WIND NOISE/WHISTLE FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA. MJS
9903
May 21, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON RADIO SERIAL NUMBER/CODE, STICKER LOCATION ON VEHICLE'S BEGINING WITH VIN #'S: GOLF/ JETTA (1999, 2000, 1H_XM215697), NEW GOLF/ NEW JETTA (1999,2000 ALL), NEW BEETLE (1999-2000-1C_WM024452), CABRIO (1999-2000- 1 H _XM215697),
9901
May 12, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON REPAIR OF VEHICLE'S EXHIBITING WIND NOISE/WHISTLE FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA. MJS
VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE across all model years (1998–2004).
10
Total Recalls
262
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
16
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths