One problem related to transmission solenoid has been reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated the vehicle would not shift out of park and the dealer replaced the shift interlock system solenoid. The replacement only remedied the problem for a two year period and it has now returned, but the vehicle has not been repaired. The shift interlock solenoid, the safety feature that requires the brake to be depressed in order for the vehicle to be taken out of park failed twice.