Volkswagen New Beetle owners have reported 78 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (31 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light switch (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Sensor lights come on intermittently. Not consistent and go days between repeat issue. Abs/brake/esp: comes on and when car is restart will not duplicate. Dealer replaced module and it came on again. Seat belt alarm: will alarm even when seat belt is fastened. Read details...
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. Read details...
Throttle body goes out (02-03-2009) cv axel goes out (03-31-2009 brake lights go out (02-18-2010) cv axel goes out again (4-31-2010) alternator goes out (06-21-2010) ignition coils fail (09-13-2010) ignition coils fail again(01-21-2011) brake switch replaced again (01-21-2011) air flow sensor fails Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. When the vehicle is turned on the air bag indicator light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The dealer stated that the air bag was deactivated and the seat belt latch system needed to be repaired in order for the air bag system to function Read details...
Turn signals operate intermittently or cease working after a few flashes. The immediate failure mode"violates the fmvss, and subjects the driver to citations for failing to properly signal a turn and/or defective equipment. Safety hazard for surrounding traffic putting vehicle at greater risk. Read details...