Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| TB-94-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10036467 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f | 03/16/2011 | |
| 0511 | 07/21/2005 | 10016043 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0101 (16485) stored in dtc memory. *tt | 08/19/2005 | |
| 0502 | 01/14/2005 | 10012457 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1603 (18011) stored in dtc memory. *tt | 03/02/2005 | |
| 0412 | 05/19/2004 | 10007887 | Malfunction indicator light (mil) on, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) stored in diagnostic trouble code (dtc) memory. *mj | 07/14/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| TB-09-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10035204 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant | 02/11/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| TB-09-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10035204 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant | 02/11/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| SAC-28F3/P1-REV | 08/01/2010 | 10036496 | Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. models passat and wagon; golf; gti; jetta a | 03/23/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SA-28F6 | 01/28/2011 | 10038591 | Ready | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-28F6 | 01/28/2011 | 10038591 | Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. engine software may cause the vehicle to exceed emissions standards. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| TB-01-10-13 | 09/22/2010 | 10036492 | Volkswagen: update programming; engine runs rough on initial start at temperatures below-7%c (20%f). software update and new injectors. installing new injectors and engine control model update-programming (flashing) using software version | 03/23/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| TB-94-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10036467 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f | 03/16/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/12/2008 | 1 | ||
| 2004 volkswagen new beetle turbo gls has a defective part producing high voltage. consumer wants to be reimbursed for expenses and depreciation because the vehicle was damaged beyond repair. *nj the dealer told the consumer the vehicle needed a new window motor. the consumer decided to have the work done somewhere else, so they gave her a cable kit and not a regulator. the other repair shop stated it was the regulator that was defective. the consumer also stated the vehicle would not start. the consumer received a second opinion after the original dealer implied she had done something wrong. it was determined that something was overcharging the alternator, which turned out that a new battery was needed. a couple of days later, the vehicle would not start again, the consumer was informed the window motor was causing high voltage even when the vehicle was shut off; it was draining the power. the consumer stated the dealer refused to accept responsibility for leaving the defective window motor in the vehicle. *jb | |||
| 08/28/2007 | 330000 | 15 | 11/29/2003 |
| I have had my 2004 vw beetle at boardwalk dealership in richardson, tx 3 times for the same problem. my car will lose all power the battery light will come on i will have to turn the car off and restart the car. this has happen on interstates as well as on busy streets. i am very fearful that i am going to be in a very bad accident. i take my 76 year old mother to the doctor several times a month. she has had 2 major back surgeries this year. i have had the car in the shop on 9-4-07, 9-18-07, 9-21-0. all for the same thing. on 9-27-07, i was in down town dallas and it happened at least 7 times. i called the dealership and they had a wrecker to put me and the car up. they are telling me today 10-26-07 to pick the car up that they can't get the car to duplicate the problem. there is a bad problem with this car not having any power and i am scared to drive it. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 28 | 04/28/2004 | |
| Purchased brand new. problems i have had with this car: 1. rear power windows have both taken turns falling down into the body. will not power up. one has been replaced. dealer now won't fix second one because they 'don't see it as a known problem.' 2. headliner around rear window has come undone. 3. headlights have to be replaced constantly. for example; a light bulb was installed on a saturday, and had stopped working by the following wednesday. 4. rubber coating on glove box and on interior doors is peeling off. dealer would not even condsider fixing or addressing. 5. key assembly for arm console broke almost immediately. it took approximately 8 months, and several reminders, to get dealer to replace. 6. sometimes radio stays on after key has been removed from ignition. 7. air bag light stays on. won't go off. 8. hand release on front passenger seat often gets 'stuck' and will not work. 9. cup holder has come off track. i only drive this car to-and-from work. no kids/passengers ride in it. it has not had any owner abuse. i will never buy another volkswagen product. *jb | |||
| 12/15/2005 | 53166 | 5 | 10/30/2003 |
| Major electrical, mechanical malfunction (see 10148507, 10148481) 5th electrical/mechanical safety issues/4th airbag light/malfunctioned. vehicle 2nd x towed in 10 days for same issues for freeway breakdown electrical/mechanical malfuction. *ak | |||
| 07/19/2005 | 44959 | 4 | 10/30/2003 |
| 4th electrical failure, 3rd airbag light/malfuction. 5 days after servicing car for airbag safety issue, same repeated problem. (see complaint 10148516, 10148511). *ak | |||
| 07/12/2005 | 44963 | 3 | 10/30/2003 |
| 3rd electrical failure, 2nd airbag light/malfunction. continued issue with airbag light on/malfunctioning spontaneously. *ak | |||
| 11/04/2003 | 1048 | 1 | 10/30/2003 |
| 4 days after purchasing volksw beetle 1.8l turbo i had a complete electrical system failure while driving . no readouts, engine will crank, but does not turn over. no electrical lights or readouts. had to have vehicle towed to bob baker volkswagen dealership where car was purchased for service. repeated electrical issues/repairs to current date. *ak | |||
| 08/04/2004 | 18000 | 4 | 08/04/2004 |
| Dt: consumer complained about electrical problems; the speakers didn't work/windows kept going up and down, and transmission failed. the car was not even a one year old. *ak the replaced transmission still performs poorly. the air bag light came on at least 3-4 times. *tt *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 04/29/2006 | 68000 | 1 | 06/15/2004 |
| Headlamp assembly shorting out and burning assembly beyond repairable. heat being produced by headlamp too high and shorts out headlight. replacement of assembly is an option, but cause of assembly shorting out is not removed, with high probability of a repeat short. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 5000 | 06/08/2004 | |
| Digital odometer goes out and the characters change while the car is sitting or while starting. i don't know if this is bad or not, but it doesn't seem normal. i've been to the dealer at least 5 times with no fix or urgency to find out what the problem might be. cluster was replaced once. | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 55 mph dashboard lights came on and the vehicle lost power. vehicle would not accelerate, and was nearly rear ended. consumer took vehicle to the dealer twice for repairs. the problem recurred. *ak | |||