Volkswagen New Beetle owners have reported 8 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire pressure monitoring system (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System problems | |
| Tire Bead problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems |
Daughter was traveling down road at 45 mph (speed limit) and the right front driver's side tire caught on fire due to tread separated from tire. She saw smoke and immediately stopped the car. The fire department came and put out the fire. The car had to be towed to car dealership. Read details...
Rear suspenction makes squiking noise. Tyre pressure indicator on after 2 hours of driving. Head lights too weak bulp for front or rear or reverse always needs replacement inside hand rest too weak design always break. Vw service station too expencive and wants money only. 2)fix it yourself. Read details...
Sudden loss of air pressure in tire(s) on 2001 New Beetle with 17 inch aluminum wheels. Caused by corrosion on the bead area of the rim. Caused severe damage to tire, had to replace one expensive tire because of damage to sidewall. 3 total occurrences on 2 different rims. Read details...
While driving front left side wall tire blew out it caused the tire to become flat. It caused the wheel to go left and glance off the concrete divider this caused damage to wheel and wheel alignment. Dealer notified. . Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle with continental ms radial(na) tires, size p225/45 r17, dot number 50751. The contact was traveling 55 mph when the left front tire completely came apart. The sidewall split and the tread from the tire came off of the tire. Read details...