One problem related to engine oil leaking has been reported for the 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle based on all problems reported for the 2001 New Beetle.
The contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. While driving the vehicle lost oil. The failure mileage was 23,775. The dealer informed the contact that the piston rings were installed upside down which caused the oil leak. The curent mileage was 23,800.