One problem related to air bag has been reported for the 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle based on all problems reported for the 2000 New Beetle.
Air bag dashboard light lit at 24,635 miles. Repair made by dealer 2/9/05 for $308 labor and $44. 76 part (small cable under driver's seat). Text on dealer work order: "found the d/s airbag assm. To have a fault in the connector of harness. Removed seat assm and replaced harness. Seat airbag codes. T/drive to confirm repair. " at 35,500 air bag dashboard light has lit again.