2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
161
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
The 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has received a total of 161 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (30 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (12 complaints), and Electrical System (11 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, potentially affecting up to 1,244,270 vehicles.
Recall 10V621000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 228,236 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE...
Consequence: IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD FUEL LINE. ADDITIONALLY, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE MODEL, DEALERS WILL EITHER REMOVE THE PLASTIC TAB FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, OR INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE FASTENING CLAMP AND ADJUST...
View full details →Recall 07V063000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 1,002,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Consequence: THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF...
View full details →Recall 07E023000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
| 13,128 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
View full details →Recall 06V043000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 906 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 17-INCH WHEELS AND A 2.5L ENGINE FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A TIRE INFORMATION LABEL THAT LISTS AN INCORRECT FRONT TIRE SIZE. THE CORRECT FRONT TIRE SIZE SHOULD BE LISTED AS 225/45 R17. THE INFLATION PRESSURE IS...
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO FITMENT OF IMPROPERLY SIZED REPLACEMENT TIRES.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW TIRE INFORMATION LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
161 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
I took my vehicle into the mechanic due to my airbag light being on. Mechanic stated that it is a problem between my seat belt buckle and airbags. He stated that my airbags will not deploy in the event of an accident due to the seat belt buckle malfunctioning. When he callez Dublin Volkswagen to get the part to fix this issue, they stated that Volkswagen does not make the part anymore. This is a major safety concern because myself and anyone else needs this part to drive safely.
I took my vehicle into the mechanic due to my airbag light being on. Mechanic stated that it is a problem between my seat belt buckle and airbags. He stated that my airbags will not deploy in the event of an accident due to the seat belt buckle malfunctioning. When he callez Dublin Volkswagen to get the part to fix this issue, they stated that Volkswagen does not make the part anymore. This is a major safety concern because myself and anyone else needs this part to drive safely.
WHEN IN MOTION, THE TRANSMISSION FAILS TO ENGAGE GEARS AT APPROPRIATE ENGINE SPEEDS. SOMETIMES THE ENGINE REVS WAY TOO HIGH AND SLAMS INTO THE NEXT GEAR, PRODUCING DANGEROUS JOLTS. OTHER TIMES THE GEAR FAILS TO ENGAGE AT ALL, RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER. MY VEHICLE WAS STRANDED IN CITY TRAFFIC DUE TO THIS TEMPORARY FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION TO ENGAGE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS AND CERTAIN CONTROL PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO DISPLAY THIS DEFECTIVE BEHAVIOR SEEMINGLY AT RANDOM. I AND OTHERS COULD HAVE BEEN VERY SERIOUSLY INJURED BECAUSE OF THIS DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE'S DRIVETRAIN.
FUSE BOX ON TOP OF BATTERY MELTDOWN GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY
THE CAR WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND WE TRIED TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. IT LOOKS LIKE THE CAUSE WAS THE WIRING GOING INTO THE FUSE BOX ON TOP OF THE BATTERY OVERHEATED AND MELTED. THE ALTERNATOR HARNESS AND FUSE BOX NEED TO BE REPLACED. WE ARE THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE SO DON'T KNOW IF THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE.
Safety Rating for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
VOS-20-23 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
TT911603 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Coding the Replacement Instrument Cluster.
2015153 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
UPDATE TECHNICAL DIAGNOSIS LABOR OPERATION IN WARRANTY TABLE AND INTAKE SHAFT. *LJ
Edition75 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VW Elsa Newsletter
TT241102 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
For concerns of Fault Code P117A ?Bank 1, correction Lambda middle reached adjustment limit? stored in the ECM, check that the O2 sensors have not been installed or connected improperly.
TT 26-12-01 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
01 08 07 — AIR BAGS
AIRBAG MONITORING LIGHT ON, PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM, DTC 02511 014 STORED IN MEMORY. *NJ
M4 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IF THE INTERIOR TEMPERATURE OF AN AFFECTED VEHICLE DROPS BELOW 40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES CELSIUS), THE VEHICLE MAY NOT START DUE TO A FAULT WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT MAY INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATE THE ANTI-THEFT (IMMOBILIZER) FEATURE. *TT
0507 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IMMOBILIZER ACTIVATED IF AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 4 DEGREES C (40 DEGREES F); VEHICLE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START AFTER SITTING FOR LONG PERIODS OR OVER NIGHT; VEHICLE CANNOT BE STARTED WITH ANY OF THE KEYS. *TT
0508 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IMMOBILIZER ACTIVATED IF AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW (40 F). *JB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE — 291 complaints
- 2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE — 231 complaints
- 2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE — 405 complaints
- 2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE — 469 complaints
- 2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE — 330 complaints
- 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE (current)
- 2007 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE — 79 complaints
- 2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE — 109 complaints
- 2009 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE — 39 complaints
- 2010 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE — 42 complaints
- 2011 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE — 0 complaints
Other VOLKSWAGEN Models
- VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — 13,715 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 10,288 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 3,104 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS — 2,635 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 1,991 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 1,916 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 — 1,568 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN CC — 1,356 total complaints