Volkswagen New Beetle 2010
Model New Beetle made in 2010 by Volkswagen got 15 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and unknown or other. Technical service bulletines regarding child seat, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seats. The car has one 2.5 engine.
Model 2010
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 5 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | F | 20/29/23 | 25.1733/40.8/30.4155 | G | 1696 | Subcompact Cars | 23/07/2009 |
| 2.5 | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 20/28/23 | 24.9892/39.3753/29.9061 | G | 1696 | Subcompact Cars | 23/07/2009 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V621000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 06/30/2005 to 10/30/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 228236 | 01/31/2011 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/10/2010 | 12/14/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 and the new beetle convertible vehicles may have a fastening clamp on a hydraulic hose of the power steering system that may be located in an improper position which could cause chafing against an underhood fuel supply line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 the related fastening clamp into the correct position. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 31, 2011. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen safety recall no. 20i4/u1.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V031000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | V (Vehicle) | 27 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/21/2011 | 01/26/2011 | 571 | 208 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2010 new beetle and new beetle convertible manufactured from september 1, 2010, through september 22, 2010, for failing to comply with the barrier test requirements of federal motor vehicles safety standards no. 208, occupant crash protection, that went into effect on september 1, 2010. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The vehicles do not meet with requirements that went into effect on september 1, 2010, and therefore may not offer the protection attendant to those requirements. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will offer to replace their vehicle with a comparable vehicle that was produced prior to september 1, 2010, compliant with fmvss 208 requirements. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 1, 2011. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SEAT - LATCH CONNECTOR | |||||
| TB-00-10-06 | 09/30/2010 | 10036493 | Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to existing technical bulletin. no production change required. all models. *pe | 03/23/2011 | |
| CHILD SEAT - VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR | |||||
| TB-00-10-06 | 09/30/2010 | 10036493 | Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to existing technical bulletin. no production change required. all models. *pe | 03/23/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SB-28E6 | 11/24/2010 | 10037349 | Volkswagen: there is a warranty extension on hard start conditions for customers who had an earlier campaign addressed on their vehicles. *rm | 05/20/2011 | |
| SB-28E6 | 11/24/2010 | 10037349 | Ready | 05/20/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TB-15-11-04 | 12/22/2011 | 10043276 | Volkswagen: certain model year vehicles are experiencing engine not starting, making a rattling noise when engine has started, timing chain keeps slipping and exhaust light comes on. *pe | 03/08/2012 | |
| SB-10-11-01 | 02/14/2011 | 10038655 | Ready | 06/24/2011 | |
| SB-10-11-01 | 02/14/2011 | 10038655 | Volkswagen: malfunction light is on and there is noise with the engine running rough. multiple trouble codes possibly stored. all models 2008-2012. *rm | 06/24/2011 | |
| TB-97-10-07 | 08/04/2010 | 10035104 | Volkswagen: gff test plan, ground connection verification. new gff function test for engine will not start or intermittently does not start conditions. engine grounds may not be secure. models new beetle, convertible, jetta, wagon and s | 02/09/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| SB-28E6 | 11/24/2010 | 10037349 | Volkswagen: there is a warranty extension on hard start conditions for customers who had an earlier campaign addressed on their vehicles. *rm | 05/20/2011 | |
| SB-28E6 | 11/24/2010 | 10037349 | Ready | 05/20/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TB-35-11-01 | 06/06/2011 | 10041250 | Ready | 09/21/2011 | |
| TB-35-11-01 | 06/06/2011 | 10041250 | Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating. *rm | 09/21/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/16/2012 | 50 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen new beetle. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start after several attempts. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the contact was uncertain of the repairs performed on the vehicle. two months later, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they were unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 50. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 05/16/2012 | 50 | ||
| Engine would not turn over. there were several attempts and the vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer. the contact was uncertain of the repairs performed on the vehicle. two months later, after the repairs the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 50. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| ENGINE | |||
| 05/16/2012 | 50 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen new beetle. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start after several attempts. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the contact was uncertain of the repairs performed on the vehicle. two months later, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they were unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 50. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 05/16/2012 | 50 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen new beetle. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start after several attempts. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the contact was uncertain of the repairs performed on the vehicle. two months later, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they were unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 50. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 05/16/2012 | 50 | ||
| Engine would not turn over. there were several attempts and the vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer. the contact was uncertain of the repairs performed on the vehicle. two months later, after the repairs the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 50. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 5022 | ||
| No adapter for anti theft lug nuts in spare tire kit. nobody can repair flat tire. | |||
| 09/22/2010 | 54450 | ||
| The back passenger's side window stuck in the 1/2 down/up position. when we tried to lower it with power window mechanism, it crushed upon itself. during its replacement for $880, our vw technology, inc. serviceman offered that all convertible beetle volkswagen have this problem, even to the 2010 model . ours is a 2002 model. the local volkswagen dealer wanted over $1,000 for the same replacement work. we contacted volkswagen's national service who denied there was a problem with this on any other vehicle. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Santa Rosa | 95407 | Hansel-Prestige, Inc. | 5456602 |
| ID | Boise | 83709 | Chalfant Corp. | 3775400 |
| TN | Franklin | 37067 | Hallmark Jeep, Inc. | 236-3200 |