Service Brakes Problems of Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle owners have reported 95 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (38 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake foundation components (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Volkswagen Beetle

The Service Brakes 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 Brake Foundation Components problem

At 30,000 miles my Beetle needed new rear brakes after damage occured to the rotor. After observing them I decided to change the front brakes as well, the front brakes had plenty of pad left. Is it not normal that the front wear more prematurely than the rear???   Read details...

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

I own a 2000 vw new Beetle. The vehicle currently has 38,000 miles on the odometer. Within the last month, 2 instrument lights come after the car has started and reaches a speed of 15 mph. The 2 lights that come on have to do with the abs braking system malfunctioning.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

Water leak into rear hatch; third brake light premature plastic part failure at 75,016 miles. This is safety issue due to the risk of accident or water/electrical fire.   Read details...

The Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Started the car and had worming lights on. It did it before a couple days ago but went out. This time the lights won�t go off and won�t go over 20 mph. The abs light,stability light and air bag lights and tire pressure light are on. I had it towed to the dealership.   Read details...




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