2006 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
The 2006 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT:THE CONTACT PURCHASED A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM STOPPED FUNCTIONING, RESULTING IN A FAILURE OF ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH WITH A LOSS OF POWER. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER SAID THE IP CONTROLLER WAS FAULTY, AND IT WAS AN ENGINEERING DESIGN FLAW. THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT VOLKSWAGEN ATTEMPTED TO REDESIGN. IN THE MEANTIME, NO REPAIRS OR CORRECTIONS COULD BE MADE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
- 2001 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE — 56 complaints
- 2002 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE — 35 complaints
- 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE — 30 complaints
- 2004 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE — 18 complaints
- 2006 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE (current)
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