Two problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle. While driving approximately 70 mph in dry conditions, the timing belt failed. The contact pulled off the road and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The owner's manual advises that the timing belt should be replaced at 105,000 miles. The manufacturer would not replace the timing belt because the vehicle was 500 miles outside of the warranty. The contact stated that the vehicle has been well maintained and is below the replacement mileage. The current and failure mileages were 100,575.
Also, the belt tensioner malfunctioned.