NHTSA Complaint #11310001 — 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11310001
Vehicle	2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 15, 2020
Date Filed	February 18, 2020
Mileage	66,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

WHEN GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS OR BUMPS IN ROADS, THE SUSPENSION IS SQUEAKY. IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS THE GAS CAP BECAME DEFECTIVE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT VW STATES THE GAS CAP NEEDS REPLACED. THERE IS NOW A NOISE ON THE BACK RIGHT PANEL BEHIND THE GAS CAP AFTER TURNING OFF CAR.

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