Two problems related to brake light switch have been reported for the 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle based on all problems reported for the 2002 New Beetle.
2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. Consumer writes regarding replacement brake light switch the consumer stated the epc light illuminated. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the problem was diagnosed as a failed brake light switch. The consumer stated it was the same switch that wa replaced under recall.
: the contact stated the vehicle was not able to be taken out of park during failure of the brake light switch. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the brake light switch was replaced 4 times. There was a NHTSA recall # 06v183000 which pertained to the brake light switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.