Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 84000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that he convertible top was separating from the rear glass window. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated that the convertible top would have to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 84,000. kmj | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 84000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated the convertible top was separating from the rear glass. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated the convertible top would have to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 84,000. da | |||
| 11/01/2012 | 50624 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen super beetle convertible. the contact stated that the adhesive around the rear window failed as the window began to separate. there was only a piece of cloth that was holding the window in place. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the part could not be repaired and the entire convertible top would need to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics for diagnosis however none could repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 50,624. kmj | |||
| 11/01/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen super beetle convertible. the contact stated that the adhesive around the rear window failed and the window began to separate. only cloth was holding the window in place. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and was informed the part could not be repaired and the convertible top would need to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics for diagnosis however none could repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 50,624. dt | |||
| 03/12/2012 | 62300 | ||
| Drivers-side back window failed after being let down. will not return to closed position. sounded like it was trying at first, but now no sound. same problem on other side about 18 months ago. an expensive fix that vw said was due to a faulty part that became brittle after some time. i have an eos that vw has put a recall on the same part upon failure. not sure why there's not one for the bettle. | |||