Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the brake light switch (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlight concealment device (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Light Switch problems | |
| Headlight Concealment Device problems |
In Nov 2003 I had the brake light switch on my 1999 vw New Beetle glx under recall 03v-265. Today (March 19, 2008) I learned that a second recall (#06v183000) was issued on may 4, 2006 which stated that "on certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise Read details...
Low beam headlight on drivers side no longer functions. Dealer states cracked housing allowed water in which in turn burned out bulb. Judging by the number of New Beetles I see with one head light out this appears to be a common problem. Read details...