Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 2005 Volkswagen Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the tail light switch (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Headlights problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems | |
| Brake Light Switch problems |
Driver side headlamp - was inspected by ek automotive in chicago. Headlamp assembly is not connecting to power supply therefore, this is a big safety concern! . Every time I hit a bump, the low beam headlight goes out !! vw needs to fix this at their expense!! I've seen so many new Beetles with Read details...
I bought used. One headlight was working. The other one went out shortly after I got it. We replaced the hid lights with brand new halogen lights. Was working great! then I was driving to town late one night and my headlights went out. The low beams, I still had the high beams. Read details...
I have replaced this same brake light over and over. I just read where this vehicle had a recall for a faulty brake light switch. I called vw of America and they said my vehicle had the switch replaced in 2007 since I bought the vehicle used, I did not know if it had the recall replacement. Read details...