Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Volkswagen Beetle

The contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that there was an abnormal exhaust odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the odor was abnormally strong. The contact stated that exhaust fumes were entering the vehicle through the vents. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear latch for the hatchback was not locking securely and was also allowing exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to manufacturer emissions recall circular code: wa000 reprograming of engine control module and replacement of oxygen sensor (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

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The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle convertible. The contact stated that the front passenger side seat would no longer side backwards. The contact was concern that the front passenger was too close to the air bag system due to the seat malfunction. Also the rear truck door handle had malfunctioned and the rear trunk door could not be opened from outside the vehicle. Also, the rear truck door would not completely shut and the front drivers side light bulb had overheated and experienced charring inside the bulb lens. The cause of the failures were not determined. The failures were not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 70,000.

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Vw dealer advises that airbag light indicates airbags are disabled and caused by a malfunction in the seatbelt latch assembly costing $386 to repair. Vw dealer says this happens a lot. Vw dealer said that airbags would not have deployed. Vw dealer said that wiring inside the latch "just breaks" eventually. Failure of safety equipment should be an automatic recall and manufacturers should be required to repair defects at their costs and not cost to the consumer.

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2003 Volkswagen Beetle 2. 8 turbo automatic engine, door locking mechanism or door latch. The problem starts with the door sticking when you open r close. Then occasionally will not shut the first time and will bounce back. After the first time this happens, if you are driving the door can swing open on its own. The door will not stay closed, or will not close properly. Very quickly the problem escalates. It will not shut at all. It bounces back over and over. If you leave it alone for a few hours and try again it will eventually shut. The driver side door broke first, got fixed, cost about $500. 00. A month later the passenger door did the same thing. Less then a year later the driver side door broke again. 3 of the same part broke in a span of approximately 10 months. Called the company (Volkswagen) they insist that this is not recalled or a reported problem. Very dangerous.

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I have a 2004 vw bug with 51,000 miles . The car started jerking so hard its almost caused several accidents to me and others ! vw says it needs a new 7000 dollar transmission! they wont admit the problem is of epic proportions with this model . It's all over the internet. My car has also had the window motor go out and many parts just fall off such as seatbelt latch cover. These cars should be recalled for safety!please help me get vw to fix this problem! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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Dt:consumer complained about problems with unlocking vehicle. When she turned the key the windows roll down on their own. It might not happen right at that time, but some time after the vehicle was turned on and off the windows rolled down. Sometimes the keyless entry remote will work and sometimes it will not work. Consumer knew of other people with the same type of vehicle having the same problem. Dealer was repairing the problem . Dealer told consumer that repairs were not covered under warranty. Repairs were done at consumer's expense. Dealer replaced the cylinder lock switch. Consumer had this problem since she owned the vehicle.

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My 1998 bug has burned approx. 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles, dealership reported this as normal? don't think so. I have also replaced the headlights every six months until the switch on the emergency brake for the daytime runnings lamps broke. I open the car door (still in warranty) and the handle fell off in my hands. Fog light had moisture in it, now both have fallen out. Both door hinges broke. You cannot open doors and shut them, I had to climb in and out of the windows to get into the car. The trunk latch had to be repaired, it wouldn't open. The gas latch is broken and doesn't hinge, the glove box hinges don't work, the compartment above the clock doesn't hinge properly. The radio turns itself off, the temp read out in the car fades in and out, something on the transmission broke and I only had 2nd and 3rd gear, I have replaced the oxygen sensors twice, my air bag light is on, I have been told I need a new seat to correct this, even though it is due the the electrical problems every bug seems to have. Hub cap has fallen off several times. I have lost antifreeze, but no one seems to be able to find out where ii's going. I'm sure there is more, but this car constantly has so many things wrong with it, I can't keep up anymore. Unfortunately the dealerships are the only people who can't seem to see all the cronic problems with this vehicle.

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