Table 1 shows one common structure related problems of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems |
Roof has cracked from sunroof to the pillar in multiple locations it is avaliable for inspection. It’s a common issues with Beetles with sun roofs my concern is if it cracks enough a large piece may come off and potentially strike another vehicle especially at freeway speeds dealer has denied the repair.
The door latch function fails and the car door freely opens to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. The cable or module has failed and a right turn swung the door open as I held the window unknowingly.
Tl-the contact owns 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that she was having trouble getting the key out of the ignition. The dealer stated that the vehicle did not have a recall on it. The contact had seen that recall the earlier models from 2013 and 2012. The manufacturer stated the same response with no recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 36,000. Tf.
Sunroof crack after 2 times change, very unsafe condition. When rain front light the get full of water and they stop working, very unsafe driving at night time.
Exterior door locks failed to open when pulling on the exterior door handle. Using just the proximity rf keyfob, passenger doors, trunk, and gas filler door were disabled. Then pressed the buttons on the keyfob, nothing. After 5 minutes of pulling, pressing, panic button, finally the trunk released. After that, everything was back to normal. This occurs weekly, but usually doesn't last so long.
The vehicle is equipped with manual transmission and keyless ignition. This is an unsafe combination should the car be stalled. When the start button is pushed and I have failed to get the clutch pedal all the way to the bottom the car won't start. Now the button must be pushed once to turn the ignition off, once more to turn the ignition on and yet a third time to engage the starter and hopefully the clutch pedal is fully engaged. All of this happening while in panic mode as you observe autos coming at you. A manual transmission vehicle should have a starter button separate from the ignition switch. For background I am 60 years old and have driven standard shift cars my entire life and have never encountered such a problem. I believe the clutch lockout feature should be disabled in a vehicle with this combination or a separate starter button be provided. I am convinced I will die in this car either as a result of a crash or heart attack.