repaired · 2021 Q1
Unknown or other
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2009 Volkswagen BeetleProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-679 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 19, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle has problems
33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Exterior lighting
5Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
5Visibility
3Electrical system
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Seat belts
2Steering
2Structure
2Engine
54 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 1 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2009 Volkswagen Beetle recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other Beetle year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Beetle median. How we score
'68'69'70'71'73'74'77'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Beetle owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Headlamps do not stay illuminated regardless of speed. This issue occurs each time the car is used. This is a hazard when driving in low light conditions as others cannot see the vehicle and lack of lighting impairs ones ability to see the road. This issue has not been investigated by a service…
headlamp connecters fail to connect at this time passenger side headlamp is not working, headlamp assy, fall out of their buckets in fenders.
JUST PURCHASE A USED 2009 VW CONVERTIBLE BEETLE FOR OUR 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. THIS IS HER DREAM CAR AND SO EXCITED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT FELL OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON OUR WAY HOME FROM THE CAR LOT. THE ENTIRE HOUSING UNIT JUST GONE. WE PURCHASED THE CAR AS IS, SO WE ORDERED 2 NEW…
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