The worst 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible problems
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Recalls 1
Unknown or other
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
- Risk
- If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall number 18V‑329.
Recall number 19V679000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 340
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- Suggested fuel additive
- Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- Differences between a leak and seepage
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- Inquiries
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
See all 340 bulletins for the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
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Questions about the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Is the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible have?
1 recall, covering unknown or other.
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