2001 Volkswagen Beetle: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jan 3, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · SC · fire

Car caught on fire 2 times it was electrical and fuel problem the fire department was present. I reported this once already and the company acted like they didnt care

Filed Jun 23, 2015 · Engine · 165,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 volkswagen beetle. While driving at 50 MPH, there was a sudden loss of acceleration. In addition, there was smoke coming from the hood, the windshield, and inside the vehicle. The vehicle became engulfed by flames. It was unknown if a police report was filed or who extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Engine · 70,000 miles · AL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen beetle. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the vehicle and the engine was on fire. A police and a fire report were filed. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Feb 1, 2015 · Electrical · 61,220 miles · IN · fire

Car was in shop 2 times for coils going bad drove car to hammond indiana from crown point came back to crown point parked car went in to go to bed was asleep for an hour next thing we hear knocking on door go out side and car is on fire fire department was out side putting car out fire department said something in engine compartment caught on fire right where the coils are.

Filed Jul 25, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 75,000 miles · FL · fire

I have a 2001 vw new beetle. I have replaced brake light, which was drains the battery, serpentine belt, remoteless key which is still broken- basically 6 days after buying this car- I spent $1200 on repairs- now the check engine light is on, the transmission is acting funny, and basically- my vw dealership has a field day with me. To top it off- my battery died a month ago- and caught on fire when I tried to jump it. I am afraid that this car will blow up on me at any time. Please help me!

Filed Jul 14, 2006 · Electrical · 71,300 miles · CT · fire

Dt*: the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked the dashboard caught on fire setting off and freezing the alarm. The fire also caused damage to the front interior. The police and fire department were on the scene and a police report was filed. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The closest dealers were contacted and refused to service the vehicle. However, they were willing to have vehicle towed to the original dealers for a fee. Prior to the dash board catching on fire, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on several occasions because of a burning smell coming from the engine. The dealer determined that the engine detailer spray was causing the smell but there were no repairs made.

Filed Oct 20, 2003 · Electrical · FL

After vehicle was parked for a period of one hour driver tried to start it but vehicle would not start. Also, smoke was seen coming from the dash. Vehicle did not catch on fire. Dealer found that there was a malfunction in the wiring under the dash, but was unable to determine the cause.

Filed Dec 3, 2002 · Airbags · NV · crash · fire

Air bag did not deploy but car was totaled when it burst into flames after it rear ended car in front of it. Paid extra money for fire safety features on this car but it started on fire anyway. This is my daughters car and she was driving at the time. Dt