Volkswagen New Beetle owners have reported 20 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt warning light (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Warning Light problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems | |
| Front Seat Belt problems |
When the engine was started, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and stays illuminated until the engine is turned off. The seat belt light goes off after the car is started even when no seatbelts are put on. Read details...
The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen beetle. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag indicator constantly illuminated. Also, the seat belt indicator illuminated intermittently even when the vehicle was unoccupied. Read details...
While driving at 20 mph consumer's vehicle crashed into the rear end of another vehicle. Consumer was wearing a seat belt that did not lock up. Also, passenger's side airbag deployed, but driver's side air bag did not. Consumer sustained minor bruises to the chest and head. Read details...
Lost control in an accident and the side impact airbag and seatbelt failure, resulting in death Read details...
I was the passenger in my parents' 2006 vw New Beetle convertible yesterday and we were stopped at a 4 way stop when we were hit from behind by a delivery vehicle. I had my seatbelt fastened securely, however, the mechanism failed to work properly, somehow coming unlatched, which caused me to hit Read details...