This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Driver side takeda air bag replaced under 20V785000 recall notice by classic Volkswagen, gastonia, nc. Vehicle returned from repair with broken steering wheel clock spring. Horn, cruise control, steer wheel controls for entertainment system are all inoperative regardless of steering wheel position or if vehicle is stationary or in motion.
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the key would not immediately release from the ignition switch. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
While stationary, ignition switch sometimes does not turn on or off. Many times I spend 20 to 30 minutes trying to start my car. On occasion, I cannot turn the car off or remove the key after turning the car off.
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition switch and remained in the on position. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to southern Volkswagen greenbrier (1248 S military hwy, chesapeake, va 23320, (757) 424-4689) where it was diagnosed that the ignition lock cylinder and housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 181253450. The approximate failure mileage was 58,288.
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. After shutting off the vehicle, it was discovered that the key could not be removed from the ignition switch. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.
Exterior door locks failed to open when pulling on the exterior door handle. Using just the proximity rf keyfob, passenger doors, trunk, and gas filler door were disabled. Then pressed the buttons on the keyfob, nothing. After 5 minutes of pulling, pressing, panic button, finally the trunk released. After that, everything was back to normal. This occurs weekly, but usually doesn't last so long.
The new 2014 Beetle I purchased at heritage Volkswagen of reisterstown, Maryland has left me stranded 3 times since I brought it home. The first time was in front of my house. I put the key in the ignition with the brake pressed, seatbelt buckled, and all doors closed. The key would not turn in the ignition. I was unable to go anywhere. I was given a key and told that the second key had been misplaced and as soon as they found it they would send it to me. I just received it this week. The second time I was stranded was at the columbia mall. The same thing happened and after about 20 minutes, it started. The third time was at my school. It was week before last, one of the hottest days of the summer. I had an appointment after school and so I got out a few minutes early. I got into a 120 degree car and the same thing happened. The windows would not roll down and shutting the door, buckling up, and pressing the brake, the key would not turn in the ignition. I was sweating through all my clothes and feeling panicked. I am 63 and have owned a PT CRUISER for over 12 years and wanted a new car for peace of mind that I would not be stranded one day if my pt didn't start. Now I am afraid to drive the Beetle because I don't know if it will start or not. I have an appointment for the 30 day check tomorrow, which is the earliest I could take it in, but just got a bill for $115 for diagnostics. I was told that the first month check was a courtesy, to see if there are any concerns. The car is brand new!! anything wrong with it should be covered with no charge. I am so disappointed and furious and feel that I have been sold a lemon. After reading several posts, by other owners, this appears to be a problem that many VW owners are having. I should have been made aware of this problem when I was looking at the Beetle on the lot.
The vehicle is equipped with manual transmission and keyless ignition. This is an unsafe combination should the car be stalled. When the start button is pushed and I have failed to get the clutch pedal all the way to the bottom the car won't start. Now the button must be pushed once to turn the ignition off, once more to turn the ignition on and yet a third time to engage the starter and hopefully the clutch pedal is fully engaged. All of this happening while in panic mode as you observe autos coming at you. A manual transmission vehicle should have a starter button separate from the ignition switch. For background I am 60 years old and have driven standard shift cars my entire life and have never encountered such a problem. I believe the clutch lockout feature should be disabled in a vehicle with this combination or a separate starter button be provided. I am convinced I will die in this car either as a result of a crash or heart attack.
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- Gastonia, NC, USA