Three problems related to front air bag sensor control have been reported for the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving at any speed air bag light stayed on. At times the air bag light blinked, but it never went off. The dealer repaired the problem, and informed the consumer that the sensor unit shorted out.
Cooling system failed causing the original overheating. The car has continued to peridodically overheat since. The car was fully repaired from the first incident and has been in for repair many times since. Now there are several failures with the car.
Airbag light came on. Dealer stated airbag sensor needed to be replaced.