2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Tires Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
4 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
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. TIRE DEALER "CLEANED UP" THE BEAD AREA AND REMOUNTED THE TIRE. LUCKILY ALL FAILURES EITHER OCCURRED AT LOW SPEEDS OR NOTICED WITH CAR PARKED. COULD NOT REINFLATE TIRE AS RIM WOULD NOT RESEAL WITHOUT REMOUNTING. *TR
MY GIRL FRIEND HAD A LOW TIRE (KUMHO ECSTA AST 225/R17 94HXL). I WAS PUTTING AIR IN THE TIRE WHICH IS RATED FOR 50PSI MAX. I WANTED 32PSI AND OVER INFLATED TO 40PSI. AS I WAS LETTING AIR OUT THE TIRE RUPTURED IN MY FACE CAUSING LOTS OF FACIAL ABRASIONS, EYE DAMAGE (TEMPORARY I HOPE) AND HEARING LOSS (ALSO TEMPORARY I HOPE). I DO NOT OVERINFLATE TIRE AS AFTER ACCIDENT THE AAA TECH CHECKED THE OTHER TIRES AND ONE WAS AT 45 PSI. *TR
VEHICLE LOSS CONTROL AND BEGAN SKIDDING ON HIGHWAY. *MR THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE CONSUMER NOTICED A LARGE GAPING HOLE CUT THROUGH THE RIGHT TIRE WITH EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE METAL WHEEL. THIS WAS SAID TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT. *SCC *JB
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WHILE DRIVING, RIGHT FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG THEN DEPLOYED, THERE WAS A SCRATCH ON THE WHEEL, NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN, CLAIM 53-C850-661. *SLC
Other 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Problem Areas
Electrical System
29 complaints
Air Bags
25 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
15 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
15 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
12 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
7 complaints
Exterior Lighting
7 complaints
Seat Belts
7 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
6 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
4 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeindicator Light
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint