CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Volkswagen Beetle has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 261 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 5 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (116 reports).
2005 Volkswagen Beetle recalls
Most common 2005 Volkswagen Beetle problems
Problem areas named in the 261 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 116 |
| Visibility | 60 |
| Electrical System | 36 |
| Air Bags | 33 |
| Exterior Lighting | 21 |
| Structure | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Engine | 6 |
What owners report
The contact's son owned a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle Turbocharged. The contact stated that while her son was driving at 60 MPH during early evening hours, he traveled over black ice in the road, which caused the vehicle to spin around several times before crashing into the guardrail and concrete wall several times, striking the front and rear of the vehicle, where it eventually came to a stop. The air bags did not deploy. There was no reported fire. The front passenger side occupant sustained a severe concussion. The driver sustained a spinal curvature injury and a severe concussion. Medical attention was received, and both occupants were seen at a hospital. There were no warning lights illumin
my 2005 VW Beetle auotmatic has 96k miles. When taking off the car shudders hard on 1st and 2nd gear. It feels like the transmission is out to fall out of the car. It also stops moving forward at times. I have quit driving it due to fear of getting hit. I feel this is a very dangerous and could cause serious injuries to me and other drivers. Please help
Passenger Air Bag Off. Light comes on.0
I WASA DRIVING AND THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND EVERYTHING SHUT DOWN.AOLL THE LIGHTS CAME ON ON THE DASHAND IT JUJST STOP POWER THE STEARING WHEEL LOCKED .I WAS IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOD GOING SPEED LIMIT IF I HAD BEEN ON THE FREEWAY I DONT KNOW WHAT WOULD OF HAPPEN , IM SCARED TO DRIVE MY CAR NOW
AIRBAG LIGHT THAT IS LOCATED ON THE DASH IS ON. TOOK TO HAVE THE SENSOR REPLACED AND WAS TOLD THAT PART IS NO LONGER MADE. WITHOUT THIS SENSOR THE AIR BAG IS RENDERED USELESS. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS THE CODE THAT IS GIVEN 00003 CONTROL MODULE DEFECTIVE. AND 00532 SUPPLY VOLTAGE LOWER LIMIT NOT REACHED. AIR BAG MODULE HAD INTERNAL FAILURE. WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AND CHECK PART HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. IN THE EVIDENT I WANT TO SELL THIS VEHICLE I CAN NOT DUE TO THIS FAILURE. *TR
2005 Volkswagen Beetle questions
Does the 2005 Volkswagen Beetle have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 Volkswagen Beetle: Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Fuel System, Diesel. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 261 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (116), Visibility (60), Electrical System (36).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Volkswagen Beetle has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.