Volkswagen Beetle owners have reported 96 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 (39 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.
Abs module is defective. This results in numerous warning lights, including abs, traction control, airbags, tire pressure warning, check engine light, epc light, and speed control usability. I have no working abs, seat belt, or traction control, which is a safety issue. Read details...
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...
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...
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...
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...