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2007 Volkswagen Beetle Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, most often about the air bags (27% of complaints, typically around 48,500 miles). It is 12th of 19 Beetle model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2007 Volkswagen Beetle problems
Air bags
15 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 48,500 miles.
Air bag warning light stays on after start. Constantly on even when driver and passenger seat belts are engaged. Extremely dangerous! Recall now. I see the issue has been reported numerous times over a decade!
Air bag light illuminated for passenger seat (indicating that air bag not working and problem). Dealer states that the air bag module and seat belt buckle need to be replaced. The air bag module and seat belt buckle should not have to be replaced on a one owner vehicle with less than 50,000 miles.
Transmission
12 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles.
Car hesitated two different times when pulling into traffic. The transmission 'grabbed' within 3 or 4 seconds. Each time I came close to having an accident, but didn't thanks to the alertness of other drivers.
2007 Beetle convertible shifts hard (violently) from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd gear in standard mode and sport mode. This has been an ongoing problem while the vehicle is warm. Contacted local dealer and was told since there weren't any codes present, that I did not have a problem. Last week the car stalled while…
Seat belts
9 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle convertible. The contact stated once the the driver side seat belt was buckled the the air bag light would remain illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised her that the seat belt sensor was not reading correctly therefore, the air bag light would not detect…
The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that while attempting to buckle the seat belt, the front driver side seat belt remained retracted. As a result, the contact was unable to buckle the seat belt. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the front driver's side seat belt needed to…
Electrical
6 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 21,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the vehicle had an electrical system failure on the driver's side. On occasion, several attempts were needed in order to start the vehicle. It was brought to the dealer , north point Volkswagen, but they could not locate the cause of the failure. The…
Ongoing issue with starting for approx last year and a half. Have had in to local dealer where purchased and they find nothing other than to tell me to lock my car when in use because the car's electronics are being confused. While trying to start the icons will flash and the windows will go up and down. Sometimes the…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 21,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the vehicle had an electrical system failure on the driver's side. On occasion, several attempts were needed in order to start the vehicle. It was brought to the dealer , north point Volkswagen, but they could not locate the cause of the failure. The…
The back glass window on the soft top convertible is coming loose. If I drive the glass window will drop and shatter. If parked outside, and it rains, the entire back seat and trunk will get wet.
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 91,000 miles.
2nd Beetle. Same issue. (first one leaked fluid). This one does not leak but has the same horrible shifting issue! I love my car but hear from all the mechanics that this is the norm with these vehicles. So why is it not recalled????? Is it transmission or something else? 2007 automatic transmission. It has 91,000…
There has been an issue with the trunk - not opening - the key doesn't work or the button on the door ? I'm taking it to get checked but this has happened several times
Engine
5 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
After departing my home, and driving approximately 23 miles, I had a brief smell of something burning, however, all the windows were open and I was on a highway of 12 lanes of traffic, and felt it could be from any where, not necessarily my vehicle. Moments later, I caught a flash in my right eye, that drew my…
For years, Volkswagen has had a design flaw in their seat belt wiring harness. My "check engine" light came on as is the "air bag" light so I took it to a vw mechanic. He said it was a common problem with vw and audi. He cleared the fault using a diagnostics tool. Soon the lights came back on. And they stay on...!…
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, rearview mirrors/devices.
The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen new Beetle convertible. The contact stated that the front passenger and driver side windows would involuntarily open and close independently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told there was an electrical failure causing the windows to malfunction.…
First the button to roll up the passenger window broke, then the button to lock the passenger door broke, then the seat fell apart for not reason and would not clip down, then the plastic panels inside the door crack and are falling off.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Volkswagen Beetle recalls
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full 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.
Lights: switch
Risk: The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. The remedy is the same for each recall. Volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the VIN number of the vehicle. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (15 complaints, typically around 48,500 miles); transmission (12 complaints, typically around 76,000 miles); seat belts (9 complaints, typically around 68,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 10, 2010 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Volkswagen Beetle?
- It is 12th of 19 Beetle model years by number of complaints, with 56 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.