Volkswagen Beetle owners have reported 392 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 27 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (172 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (48 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
My entire dashboard caught fire due to my a/c controls going out. My a/c dial started smoking before it finally caught fire. My dashboard is now melted where the a/c controls belong. Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the window regulator seized working on the driver side window ( the window did not go up or down anymore and unable to open door ). Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen betel. The contact stated that the oil warning light was illuminating so he took the vehicle to napleton's Volkswagen of urbana 1025 napleton way, urbana, IL 61802 217-637-1222 were they diagnosed the vehicle to have a faulty soy based wiring. Read details...
The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle. While driving approximately 25 mph, the engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who noticed the battery fuse box was heated and potentially needed to be replaced. Read details...
I purchased a 98' vw new Beetle 3 days ago from a dealer and everyhting seemed fine w/ it until today. The car started over heating and come to find out the engine fuse had melted over the battery teminal that runs the coolant fan. After the fuse was replaced the temp. Read details...