Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible 2006
Model New Beetle Convertible made in 2006 by Volkswagen got 32 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, child seat and electrical system. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 2.5 engine.
Model 2006
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 22/30/25 | 24.2789/38.6323/29.1531 | Regular | 1320 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.5 | 5 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | F | 22/30/25 | 24.0872/38.8392/29.0529 | Regular | 1320 | MINICOMPACT CARS |
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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| SB-69-11-01 | 02/17/2011 | 10038665 | Volkswagen: air bag light is on with an internal trouble code stored. this could be a wiring problem. *rm | 06/24/2011 | |
| SB-69-11-01 | 02/17/2011 | 10038665 | Ready | 06/24/2011 | |
| 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 - 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 - 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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| VWP-10-06 | 12/03/2010 | 10037805 | Volkswagen: warranty information for th e transmission valve body. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/15/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Head lamp assembly does not fully engage with headlight connector (socket) when replacing head lamps and re-installing assembly. head light can go off unexpectedly due to road vibration. we had drivers side repaired under warranty (6/24/09, 37,779 miles). passenger side failed after i replaced low beam lamp (1/15/11, 54,000 +/- miles). i had (have to- depending on timing and my ability-) to replace the retainer, the device that secures the head light module/assembly within the fender. | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 03/27/2011 | 64835 | ||
| The back window in my convertible 2006 new beetle separated from the fabric. the entire top had to be replaced. according to the vehicle upholstery shop that replaced the top, if the separation had been caught early enough it could have been repaired with an adhesive glue. my car was in for service and i asked for the top to be checked because i had experienced an incident of the top not opening properly. two weeks later we had a heavy thunder storm and my car was full of water. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 42000 | ||
| Car has difficulty shifting between 2nd and 3rd gears and surges when it finally shifts. multiple dealer visits in june 2011 and october 2011 indicate it was not the transmission. local mechanic thought maybe computer issue. reset of computer did not fix. review of internet complaints indicates similar issues for hundreds of other 2006 new beetle owners with a variety of fixes suggested, tried and failed. no recalls listed despite large number of complaints. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/28/2011 | 55000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen new beetle convertible. the contact stated that the vehicle would jerk while shifting from second to third gear. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the valve body was repaired. the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. | |||
| 02/28/2011 | 55000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen new beetle convertible. the contact stated that the vehicle would jerk while shifting from second to third gear. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the valve body was repaired. the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. sm. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 04/28/2012 | 55000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen new beetle convertible. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving 60 mph. the steering wheel was very difficult to turn as the vehicle was merged onto the shoulder. the vehicle was then towed to a dealer, who would inspect and perform a diagnostic test. they informed the contact that there were no recalls addressing the failure. the manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls or warranties addressing the failure. no further assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 55,000. | |||
| 04/28/2012 | 55000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen new beetle convertible. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving 60 mph. the steering wheel was very difficult to turn as the vehicle was merged onto the shoulder. the vehicle was then towed to a dealer, who would inspect and perform a diagnostic test. they informed the contact that there were no recalls addressing the failure. the manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls or warranties addressing the failure. no further assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 55,000. sm. | |||
| 04/28/2012 | 55000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen new beetle convertible. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the steering wheel locked. the steering was very hard to turn as the vehicle merged to the shoulder. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who will inspect and perform a diagnostic test to find the failure. they informed the contact there was no recall. the manufacturer was notified who stated there are no recalls or warranty and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 55,000. mw | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 08/07/2011 | 33100 | ||
| Defective window regulator: i have a 2006 new beetle convertible, which i bought new. no accidents, nothing of the sort. i was rolling up the drivers side window and heard a pop. then the window would not move, and i could hear a grinding noise in the door. the window regulator had broken out of no where. apparently this is a common issue, but one that costs up to $800 to fix at the dealership. i thought i could fix it myself, so i bought the repair kit from the dealership for $110, but it require a special tool that only the dealers have. how am i on the hook for such a poorly designed mechanism? | |||
| 02/26/2011 | 30041 | ||
| I have owned a 2003 and 2006 vw new beetle convertibles and have had 3 window regulators fail. all on the back side windows. this is dangerous because they fail for no reason. the last failure was 02/26/2011. i was driving on an interstate and put the window down and it would not roll back up. i was 50 miles away from home. this is very frustrating to happen for the 3rd time but different window each time. | |||