Three problems related to brake abs warning light have been reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I bought my 2001 vw Beetle and I started having problems the day I brought it home. Within 45 min my epc light came on, my abs light came on and my check engine light came on. The car stalled. I lost power steering, breaks, and car would not idle. Called the dealer and they said it sounded like the throttle body had went out. They replaced it with no charge, because I threatened to return the car under the lemon law, ever since I have had nothing but problems. Starting in Nov. Of 2010 I had a lot of miss fire. Took it to the vw dealer they said that the coils were recalled and they replaced them for free. Since then my coils and spark plugs have been replaced four times due to faulty manufacturing. About two weeks (July 2011) I went out and started my car, once again my epc light, my abs light and check engine light came on. Once again I lost my power steering, brakes, car wouldn?t idle. Took it to the dealer they said it was the mass airflow sensor. Changed it car ran fine for one day. The next day the lights came on again. Took it back to the dealer they said it?s the coils and sparks plugs. Had them changed less than a month ago (June 2001) when I had the timing belt changed. Took it back again now they are saying it?s the throttle body again. Last time I checked a throttle body should last more than 2 ½ year. I was looking for a used throttle body and was at a parts store the guy said that there has been a huge issue with the wiring harness and it cost about $2000 hoping this is not my problem?. Within the last two years I have sunk 3500 in to this crap car.
: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the abs light illuminated without warning. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the entire abs unit needed to be replaced. There was a NHTSA recall, #02v031000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was alerted. The consumer stated the repair shop stated that her car was covered for this type of repair however, the dealership stated the car was not covered. The consumer provided a copy of the recall letter. Updated 08/06/07.
While driving 60 mph abs light appeared on the dashboard. Then, consumer heard a popping noise coming from the brake pedal. Consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection.