Volkswagen New Beetle owners have reported 45 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light switch (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I was driving my 2002 New Beetle to work. The brakes froze up, I could not stop ran a stop sign I put car in park still could not stop. Happened twice more b/4 I got to work. I looked up recall for Volkswagen 2002. There was one "service brakes ,hydraulic: antilock recall. Read details...
: the contact stated the brake light remained illuminated. To disengage the brake light the fuse was removed. A NHTSA recall, #03v265000 was performed on the vehicle regarding the brake light switch however, the recall did not remedy the problem. Read details...
Both rear brakes locked up, needed to replace calipers, rotors, drums, pads at 16,455miles. Read details...
Abs system has failed, as indicated by its dashboard warning light, which is on. Dealership diagnosis: faulty abs controller/pump module, $825 to repair. Vw has an abs recall, #02v031000, which covers 2000-2002 New Beetle, golf/gti, jetta. Dealership claims my vehicle is not covered. Read details...
Our 2006 vw beetle tdi, without warning, suffered a sudden reduction of braking ability due to a crack in the vacuum supply hose to the brake booster. The car became dangerously difficult to stop. Luckily we were in the flatlands, not in hilly terrain. Read details...