2001 Volkswagen Beetle exterior lighting problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The brake lights are inoperative, remain off. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. Previous recall 06v183000: brake light switch defect make/models: model/build years:volkswagen/jetta 1999-2002volkswagen/new beetle 1998-2002manufacturer…”
filed Jun 21, 2013
“The hazard lights, turn signals and headlights on my car do not work. I've taken it in to an auto shop and they cannot find out what is wrong with the car. Hoping maybe there is a recall that I have missed. *tr”
filed Jun 28, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE…Campaign 07V063000 · Feb 20, 2007
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE…Campaign 06V183000 · May 24, 2006
Exterior Lighting problems in other Beetle years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Beetle | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Beetle | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 Beetle | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 Beetle | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Beetle | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 Beetle | 6 | 18% |
| 2008 Beetle | 14 | 23% |
| 2007 Beetle | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 Beetle | 9 | 7% |
| 2005 Beetle | 21 | 8% |
| 2004 Beetle | 15 | 4% |
| 2003 Beetle | 8 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.