Car Will Not Start Problems of Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle owners have reported 3 problems related to car will not start (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Beetle based on all problems reported for the Beetle.

1 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Failure Date: 09/13/2016

Takata recall on 8/13/16 while driving this vehicle without warning, the engine shuts off. I was traveling about 45 mph on a city street and as I attempt to move over the engine shut off and I could not steer the vehicle. After coming to a complete stop I was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle did this several more times before I was to send it back to the car lot. I was told that the crank shaft was repaired on the vehicle. On 9/13/2016 (1month later) while traveling south on a busy city street at approximately 45 mph, in front of an 18 wheeler this car shut of and immediately restarted on its very own. I moved over to a slower lane to prevent any accidents. I proceeded to my destination and without any warning the vehicle engine shut off again, only this time I had to manually restart the vehicle. I parked the car at an area restaurant for at least 2 hours. I went out to start the car and there was no power at all. I called tripe aaa, they checked the battery and the car still would not start. Finally a tow truck was dispatched and arrived about 15 mins after the battery check and all lights were own. In about 10 mins I attempted to start the vehicle and it started without any hesitation. I have not driven the vehicle since because I absolutely fear for my safety.

See all problems of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle 🔎.

2 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Failure Date: 04/01/2015

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the "ignition key was not in range warning" appeared across the message board. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition key battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000.

See all problems of the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle 🔎.

3 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Failure Date: 06/01/2000

Engine check light came on. Called dealer, and they said it was normal, it would go off. Car was still stalling, and engine check light came back on. Then, a couple of days later vehicle would not start. Vehicle towed in. After picking up car for repairs it stalled again. Consumer stated there was a transmission noise.

See all problems of the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle 🔎.




Safety Ratings of Beetle Cars
Fuel Economy of Beetle Vehicles
Beetle Service Bulletins
Beetle Safety Recalls
Beetle Defect Investigations