2009 Volkswagen Beetle: power window failure

6 of the 33 complaints about the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle describe power window failure.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 18%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 91 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Power window failure by model year

2017
1
2015
1
2013
1
2012
2
2009
6
2008
7
2006
6
2005
49
2004
46
2003
29
2002
3
2001
2
2000
4
1999
3
1998
5

What owners say

Filed Oct 6, 2020 · 63,300 miles · MO

At ~50k miles the front driver's side window regulator stopped working. Determined it was the cable starting to shed strands that would bind the motor. Replaced cables and trimmed out regulator which took me a weekend to complete the job. Now at ~63k miles the driver side rear window regulator is stuck half way closed and assuming it's the same issue with a poor designed cable system that routinely fails. Very annoying with cable systems not only used for the window regulators but for the retractable convertible top and door latches. Needs to be recalled immediately.

Filed Jul 5, 2017 · TN

Three out of four windows will not work. This is a convertible.

Filed Jan 11, 2017 · Electrical · CA

My 2009 volkswagen beetle windows stopped working. First is was on the two back passenger window. Several months later the driver window failed to work. A few months later, the front passenger window stopped working. Each time the dealership reported that it was the regulator that needed replacing. I believe this is a manufacturer defect and that vw should pay for these repairs. Each window cost 500 to 600 dollars.

Filed Jan 3, 2017 · Body · 64,000 miles · NC

All 4 widow regulators and/or cables have failed, requiring replacement. Without fixing, the windows will not go up and down. The cost will exceed $1000.

Filed Jun 13, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 49,007 miles · MO

Vw 2009 volkswagen convt. Beetle- windows-I have had to replace 3 out of 4 windows. I only have 49007 miles and have had to replace at least $1400.00 dollars in window repairs alone. I have had the window regulator go out several time. When purchasing a car you never think that before you are through paying it off you will be out of tons of money just to keep in running properly. What happened to when you brought the car you were problem free at least until you paid it off. Now it seems as though no one puts efforts in satisfying the consumer anymore they only sale cars knowing soon and very soon you will be returning due to the malfunction of parts that are placed in the vehicle before they car is sold. I know I will never put value into vw again they have really placed a sour taste in my mouth. First passenger window for repair $400 ridiculous second drivers window for repair $400 ridiculous third rear drivers window for repair $600 ridiculous.

Filed Sep 6, 2012 · Visibility · 125,000 miles · TX

Rear window down after I drove with top down. Returned convertible top up and rear window won't go back up. Replacement/ repair is over 600.00 plus labor.