2013 Volkswagen Beetle: check engine light

Filed Jan 16, 2022 · Engine · GA

While driving on the interstate my 2013 VW Beetle showed a stability malfunction warning then lost power and would not accelerate. I coasted to the shoulder and shut the vehicle off. It crank back up and I drove it home. Two months ago, I had the same issue with the vehicle losing power after the engine light illuminated several times before I could get the car into the VW dealership for repair. After a costly emmission valve and hose replacement the engine light didn’t come back on and the care hasn’t lost power until yesterday. My safety was at risk due to a lack of power and had not been able to coast to the shoulder safely, I could have been plowed into the rear of my car by a semi that was fast approaching. This is a vehicle that I purchased for my teenaged daughter and I shudder to think of an inexperienced driver in this situation. I have read lots of post from others who have had this problem with VW. Taking the car back to the dealership tomorrow and praying that I won’t be told that the lose of power is a safety feature that VW has like I was told previously. Safety feature is suppose to prevent an accident not put drivers in a sitution that is potentially fatal.

Filed Nov 19, 2021 · Engine · AZ

Engine stalled and made jerking movements when coming to a stop and continued. Per mechanic, engine had metal contaminants and cannot be repaired. Needs new engine. Check engine light did not come on until after malfunction. Could have occurred on roadway which would have been hazard to driver and others. Second opinion from another mechanic obtained and confirmed. Not inspected by manufacturer. Oil was changed at VW dealership week before malfunction. No dealership available where malfunction occurred.

Filed Feb 18, 2020 · Fuel system, Suspension · 66,000 miles · AZ

When going over speed bumps or bumps in roads, the suspension is squeaky. In motion on city streets the gas cap became defective and the check engine light is on. Service department at vw states the gas cap needs replaced. There is now a noise on the back right panel behind the gas cap after turning off car.

Filed Mar 17, 2016 · Engine · 55,368 miles · NC

April 2015 engine light came on. Secondary air injection hose was bad. March 2016 engine light came on again. Secondary air injection pump needed to be replaced. There was no issues as far as the performance of the car. Car was stationary when the engine light came on both times.

Filed Jul 1, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 49,000 miles · CO

Driving 60 MPH in rush hour 6/19/15 & suddenly eng lights go on & car stalled in middle of traffic! I was scared I was going to be rear ended & killed. Put flashers on called 911. Police parked behind me while I waited for tow truck. Officer asked to try & start to see if I could get to side of road. I was able to start it, but only drive a few feet before stuttered & died again. Had it towed to tynans vw, where it was purchased & reg maintained. Next day vw verified engine light was on when they started. However, they claim it went off when they drove a few miles. Code indicated issue related to fuel system, however they werent able to find anything wrong with car. They kept car a few days, drove it 90 miles w/ no issues. I contacted vw corp & reported incident & explained dealer cant figure out whats wrong. I explained im not comfortable driving car until they can determine why my car stalled. They said it was likely debris in gas that couldve caused fuel not to flow properly - really? They wanted to know what brand of gas I used - conoco - brand name. This is serious! My car stalled for a reason, something failed. I realize cars breakdown, I have no problem, as long as the issue is identified & fixed. I do have a problem, however, w/vw handing car back to me not knowing why it happened. Told to bring it back if it happens again. If it happens again, I may not be so lucky. What if this happened on mountain pass? In the snow? Or in middle of a busy intersection? Research, you will find other fuel issues & stalling complaints, & recalls for other vw cars tiguan, passat etc. No recall for fuel/stalling issues on beetle..yet.I do not want myself or anyone else to become a statistic before vw identifies the problem. Gm failed to recall the chevy cobalt. They knew about issue for 10 yrs before recalling, after 13 people died. Is that what youre waiting for vw?

Filed May 19, 2014 · Fuel system · 17,929 miles · CA

Preparing to enter freeway when engine sputtered, "check engine" light came on and engine quit running. Stuck in traffic until fire dept. Came by and helped push to the side of the road. Outside temperature was 101f when this occurred. Had towed to local vw dealership, who informed me the high pressure fuel pump failed causing metal debris to enter the fuel system. They replaced the entire fuel system to include the pump & injectors. They also dumped the fuel that was in the tank. The tank was full of diesel, less 45 miles, when this happened. There has never been gasoline put in this diesel tank.