Volkswagen Beetle adaptive cruise problems

Filed Sep 18, 2023 · Acceleration, Electrical · IL

Speedometer stops working. My 16 year old daughter can’t tell how fast she is going when the speedometer stops working. And the screen freezes. Cruise control does not work.

Filed Apr 17, 2021 · Acceleration, Airbags · 31,254 miles · NC

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.

Filed Jan 21, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · TX

The car is having issues as exactly the recalls has stated (I haven't known by now about the recalls) 1. Selector shift and shifter cables were broken 2. Break switch did not function, leading to malfunction of epc (electronic processing control) that later caused cruise control, taillight and AC compressor not working 3. Windshield wiper pump was not working 4. Headlight beam was low

Filed Jan 21, 2019 · Acceleration, Airbags · OR

2014 vw 'clock spring' failure affecting the driver-side air bag, horn, and cruise control. I would like to request the office of defects investigation (odi) of the federal safety agency to open an investigation of the volkswagon of america (vwa) recall of the 2014 vw beetle concerning the failure of the driver air bag, horn, and cruise control. The current recall involves the 'clock spring' which has been identified in vw models including: 2010-14 cc; 2010-13 eos; 2011-2014 golf; 2011-14 gti; 2012-14 jetta sportwagen; 2011-14 jetta sedan; 2010 passat and passat wagon; 2012-14 passat sedan, and 2011-14 tiguan. There is no recall for the 2014 vw beetle, the only model not included in the vw models recall. My 2014 bettle turbo experience failure of the clock spring around 80,000 miles. There was no light on the dash indicating a failure of the air bag, horn, or cruise control. An attempt to use the cruise control and the horn were both found inoperative caused immediate concern. A check of the fuses indicated an accessory (12v accessory charging/cigarette lighter) needed replaced. The replaced fuse did not remedy the other safety issues. The vehicle was inspected by a vw dealer service department and found to have a defective clock spring and advised that replacement for the part would be $450+. Due to the age/mileage the part was not covered by the warranty. I was advised that there were no recalls on this item. My concern is that the driver-side air bag is inoperative and constitutes a the federal safety agency safety recall. Volkswagen clock spring recall investigated by feds https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2017/volkswagen-clock-spring-recall-investigated.shtml I would appreciate advice from the federal safety agency if this model will be covered, or not, and how to proceed.

Filed Oct 5, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 122,000 miles · IN · 1 injury

Bought this vw beetle used. Had terrible smell, like burnt crayons. Cleaned it intensely, inside and outside. Thorough detail job. Still smells, causing headache. Air bag light and buzzer stayed on even after latching seat belt. Cruise control works erratically, lunging forward suddenly, then chugs, then lunges forward quickly again. Speed works consistently when cruise control is not engaged. Very unsafe with cruise control in use. Lighting issues. Interior lights would not work, unable to see interior gauges in the dark. Turn signals blinking erratically, and not in sync. Took vehicle in for repairs at an authorized vw dealer, paid $1,300.00. Still not working properly. Took it back in 4 days later because drivers side window almost fell out while driving, and interior lighting issues still did not work. Was charged another $600.00. Vehicle will not engage into drive position easily, and sometimes not at all unless the steering wheel is jerked on. Dealer said sensors were the problem, and that I will need to bring it back again to have the cruise control fixed at a cost of $250.00. I am scared to drive this vehicle now. There should be some recalls on the smell issue, and the air bag/seat belt issue. Also cruise control issue, because I have been told it is associated with the electrical problems.

Filed Aug 31, 2011 · Acceleration · 101,000 miles · PA

Defective plastic speedometer drive gear in transmission. After driving at highway speed for approximately 5 minutes the speedometer gradually drops causing you to think that your driving slower than you actually are. At 65mph the speedometer floats between 45 - 55 MPH. At 80mph it reads 60. This problem causes the cruise control to constantly try to speed the car up. I'm afraid to let my teen driver use the car. Cost of repair at private shop is over $1000. Due to intense labor to replace broken gear. Transmission must be taken apart to fix. Dealer wants to replace the entire transmission for $4000. These beetles are popular with new teen drivers and this is a dangerous defect. An internet search also shows the same problem occurring in the jetta.

Filed Jan 15, 2009 · Transmission · 1,000 miles · AL

I received a recall about my back or break light. Made an apt. With heritage vw in georgia. I drove from leesburg al. To the dealership. They change the light and told me a belt has to be replaced. I know nothing needs replacement because my son ( a mechanic ) does all the maintenance in my vw. I told the them I will talk to my son and will get back with them. I had a hard time staring the car, but did not pay any attention because I was in a hurry to get out of there. I was on hwy 20 when every thing went crazy with my car. Lost my cruise control, lost power, won't start. So I called heritage and ask what they did with the car. They want me to bring it back to them, knowing it can't be driven. I feel they sabotage my car, they messed up my car so much, I paid over $3000.00 for it to work. I kept the receipt just in case I might need it as proof. I received another recall last week it's hard to get burnt twice in a row.

Filed Jul 17, 2008 · Acceleration · 70,000 miles · CO

When cruise control is engaged, suddenly, without warning, the vehicle will accelerate at ever increasing speeds until disengaged. This happens intermittently, without warning and seemingly without a common denominator (such as 30 min after engaged or at a particular speed). It does happen with more regularity exceeding speeds of 70 MPH on the highway, but it has also happened at 45-50 MPH as well. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem so subsequently did not repair the problem.

Filed Mar 19, 2008 · Lights · 60,000 miles · MA

In nov 2003 I had the brake light switch on my 1999 vw new beetle glx under recall 03v‑265. Today (march 19, 2008) I learned that a second recall (#06v183000) was issued on may 4, 2006 which stated that "on certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v‑265" and that the corrective action was "dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge" I contacted vw about this recall (06v183000 ) at the number listed in it and they say they know nothing about it. This is probably because per action rq06004 this recall was listed as closed on august 7, 2006. I never received any notice of this second recall from vw even though the brake switch in my car was performed as part of the 1st recall (03v‑265) and my car is of the type that the 2nd recall covers (I.e. Had 1st recall performed, has automatic transmission and cruise control). Vw is now refusing to either inspect my car to ensure the original recall was performed correctly or replace the switch again per the remedy of the 2nd recall. There is no reason I should not have been notified of this 2nd recall. I have lived at the same address since 2000. The 1st recall was performed at the same local dealer where I bought the vehicle and have had it serviced in the time period since both the first and second recalls. And when I contacted vw at the phone number listed in the 2nd recall they definitely had my correct address and phone information on file. As I should have been notified of this prior recall and was not I think vw should replace the switch as per the remedy of the 2nd recall but they are refusing to do this. Can someone please assist me with this?

Filed Nov 7, 2007 · Acceleration, Airbags · 25,000 miles · TX

2001 brand new beetle started developing stains on the seat from day one. Blue jeans and dark sweaters stain the interiors to that color everytime someone sits down in the car. The throttle body has gone out three times, costing me over countless dollars in repair fees and is now out for the fourth time. Crown volkswagen in tyler, tx has repaired it each time, the longest repair lasting about four months. They've paid for the repair once, but do not provide me with a replacement rental vehicle, refuse to pick up the phone during the day or return phone calls, and has cost me tons of time and money traveling from dallas to tyler to check on the car and pick it up. Once, I drove two hours from nacogdoches, tx to tyler, tx on the scheduled pick up day, having tried to call before leaving town to make sure it was ready, only to find that they hadn't gotten to the car when I arrived. This happened twice during the same repair which lasted a couple of weeks. They have been uncooperative, and the car is horrible. The arm rest broke one day as I lifted it, it just fell apart in my hands, the interior covering on the doors and dashboard flakes off, the sunroof broke numerous times while driving over a railroad track to get to work everyday. It finally jammed the visor so that it no longer works. The seat moving mechanisms no longer work. The airbag is in constant malfunction, the check engine and eps lights are always on. I constantly have to pull my car over onto the side of the road because it loses power and I have to restart it to get it to work again, although it never has a lot of power. This particular issue has nearly caused several wrecks. I am incredibly lucky. The cruise control no longer works, and it takes about 200 dollars a month to fill it up with gas because the engine problems effect the fuel efficiency.