Volkswagen Beetle

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About the Beetle
The Volkswagen Type 1, more commonly known as the Beetle or Bug, is an economy car produced by the German auto maker Volkswagen since 1938.
Beetle Problems By Model Year
Beetle Latest Problems
Sill damage due to speed humps

Whenever my cabriolet goes over high speed humps I get 'scraping' noise. I always drive over in 1st gear. Recently the sill got badly dented and paint flaking off. Getting underneath checked to see if other damage. Is there a wa...

2003 cabriolet
Posted: Aug 14, 2012
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Headliner of cabriolet - how to fix round read window

Recently when car was being valeted, the headliner round the read window 'popped' out of the rim. I tried pressing it back in the rim, but at the last bit, it 'pops out'. Any idea of how I can see how to rectify this? Was corrected...

2003 Cabriolet
Posted: Aug 14, 2012
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Vw cabriolet door hinge bolts sheared

Door hinge bolts sheared (driver) and require new hinge. Was told that with size of door and weight (cabriolet) that if wind catches it, then it causes 'cracks' in the bolts and eventually they do shear. Wind did catch door a few months a...

2003 Cabriolet
Posted: Aug 14, 2012
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Will not change gear

My daughters vw beetle automatic will not change gear does anyone know anything about this problem

2000
Posted: May 11, 2012
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Driverside window & mirror switches not functioning

window switch not operating at all no noise coming from motor either. mirror switch also u/s

2000 2.0
Posted: Jan 18, 2012
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Beetle Recalls Issued Per Year
Latest Volkswagen Beetle Recalls

Incorrectly coated brake pistons

Recalled on 12th of June, 2018

Affects builds between Apr 1, 2018 and May 24, 2018

Starter motor may malfunction and overheat

Recalled on 7th of March, 2018

Affects builds between Mar 1, 2011 and Nov 30, 2011

Directional control may be lost

Recalled on 8th of June, 2015

Affects builds between Oct 1, 2011 and Aug 1, 2013

Fuel may leak resulting in possible fire

Recalled on 20th of April, 2015

Affects builds between Apr 1, 2014 and Aug 31, 2014

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