Table 1 shows six common exterior lighting related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the brake light switch (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems).
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: Read details...
The headlamps have been replaced four times. According to a vw dealership who serviced the vehicle, I was informed that the vehicle's wiring harness is defective, causing the headlights and instrumentation cluster to fail. Read details...
Turn signals and or hazard flashers fail to blink, or flash. First it would blink only a few times and then stop, after 2 more day is not working at all. This case is similar to recall #04v584000, but the car type is vw new Beetle 2001. Read details...