Three problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
2006 new Beetle tdi transmission (dsg) failure. Can suddenly slow and operated at high rev's. Lucky I did not get rear ended.
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle tdi. While driving 55 mph the vehicle lost power to the transmission. The vehicle starting slowing down, causing her to drive to the side of the road. She waited a few minutes, put the vehicle in park and was able to continue driving to her destination at a lower speed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times in one day. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the mechantronic unit needed to be replaced. The dealer ordered the part. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileages were 63,000.
2006 vw Beetle loses power when driving. This has happened at least fifteen to twenty times. Car taken to vw dealership service six times for repair. Twice while under the new car manufactures warranty. They have tried to fix the problem, but have not as it still happens. We no longer drive the car. Vw of America has been notified. Fortunately no one has been injured as we have been able to pull off on to the shoulder. Just hired a lawyer as vw's position is it's my problem.