2006 Volkswagen NEW BeetleProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Volkswagen NEW Beetle, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2005. Updated daily.
Where the 2006 Volkswagen NEW Beetle has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2006 Volkswagen NEW Beetle recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2006 vs. every other NEW 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 NEW Beetle median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
2006 Volkswagen NEW Beetle safety ratings
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What NEW Beetle owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DT:THE CONTACT PURCHASED A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM STOPPED FUNCTIONING, RESULTING IN A FAILURE OF ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH WITH A LOSS OF POWER. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE…
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