Three problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle based on all problems reported for the 2003 New Beetle.
Own a 2003 Volkswagen beetle. Brake and tail lights failure intermittently fail dealer as replaced the epc switch twice in the last 2-months comment today was "OH, we have been having a lot of problems with that switch.
Air bag light and the warning light for malfunction indicator lamp comes on and does not go out also driver seat is stuck. The vehicle was taken on 11/15/2005 at that time it was only the air bag cause; 00591. Drivers seat belt switch faulty it was replaced on 12/12/2007 the same problem and more but,this time I have done a lot of research on the internet and I have found a alot of people have had the same problem and NHTSA is aware of it. The car is no longer under warranty I have had repair driver seat slider. It has been very frustrating, never purchase another vw.
Texas lemon law/ texas deceptive trade practices act/ breach of warranty.