Volkswagen New Beetle owners have reported 1 problem related to headlight concealment device (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen New Beetle based on all problems reported for the New Beetle.
Low beam headlight on drivers side no longer functions. Dealer states cracked housing allowed water in which in turn burned out bulb. Judging by the number of New Beetles I see with one head light out this appears to be a common problem.
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