Exterior Lighting Problems of Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle owners have reported 136 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (59 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light switch (25 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Volkswagen Beetle

The Headlights problem

Purchased this vehicle on 05/19/ 2022 no prior issues all service requirments completed from prior corporate owned company. Since my purchase both headlights have sporadically fallen out of their brackets while I'm driving leading to loss of visibilty during the daytime and nightime.   Read details...

The Brake Light Switch problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the brake light failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the brake light switch and was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle was in a minor accident that was rear-ended by another vehicle. No one was injured. The other party claimed responsibility and the vehicle was repaired and the other party paid for the repairs.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

The tail light connector rotted while l was driving on the street   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

This car has had many electrical issues. The first time it was in the dealership due to lights, turning signals not working. The second time about 2 years later I lost all electrical controls. No lights, wipers, ac fan, ac adapter, radio, turn signals.   Read details...




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