Volkswagen New Beetle owners have reported 5 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock control unit/module (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake abs warning light (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problems | |
| Air Brake Abs Warning Light problems | |
| Air Brake Disc problems | |
| Air Brake Antilock problems |
I have a 2001 New Beetle. I took ownership in July 2000. My complait is that I had my brake light and abs light come on and diabled my stopping ability of my vehicle. I had my car repaired replacing the electronic contol unit of my abs system. This cost me 1300. 00 to repair. Read details...
My abs dash indicator came on steady, the brake indicator on the dash started flashing and what sounded like the interior chime started sounding continuously. I pulled over into a parking lot and turned off the engine. Read details...
While driving on a highway at 65 miles per hour, I attempted to turn the cruise control off. It did not go off. Then I applied the brakes and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor with no tension. There was no braking action at all. Read details...
I have a 2001 New Beetle. I took ownership in July 2000. My complait is that I had my brake light and abs light come on and diabled my stopping ability of my vehicle. I had my car repaired replacing the electronic contol unit of my abs system. This cost me 1300. 00 to repair. Read details...