One problem related to front driver side air bag inflator 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.
My 2000 vw beetle has recently had it's airbag safety light come on. I took it to bill black vw dealership in greensboro nc. They say it's a comon problem that is not covered under any factory defect or warranty. According to the service manager the airbag may not deploy if I was to be involved in an accident. The service manager also said it's connected to the seatbelt. I thought seatbelts and airbags were government mandates on all vehicales. Should this not be covered under a vw recall? they want $400. 00 to change out the wiring harness for the seatbelt/airbag. That's not acceptable. Not for an airbag or seatbelt safetly equipment. The vehicle has never been involved in an accident, or had the airbag deployed. The dealership could not explain to me a mechanical reason why this harness could "wear out" (which is the exact words they used). As stated they say the defect is also connected to the seatbelt, and that "excessive wear" or "strain" of the seatbelt may be the cause. Hello? the law in my state requires that I wear a seatbelt. I weigh 105 lbs, and if that can cause "excessive wear" or "strain" then the majority of all drivers will not be safe driving a vw. I am actually playing russion roulet every time I step into my car. Can someone direct me on how to get help on this issue. Sincerely, tracey mccall.