2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other NEW Beetle years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle. That is the most of any NEW Beetle model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (14 complaints, 35%), typically at around 30,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 fires, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 40owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 | 35% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 23% | 27,731 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 13% | 17,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 10% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 5% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 3% | 34,420 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.
Risk: If this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or the lamps could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake lamp switches. Owner notification began september 26, 2003. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's manual.
Risk: These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
Fix: Owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. Also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for attaching the decals to the lower seat backs. Owner notification is expected to begin september 15, 2002. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Two wires on ignition switch module shorted. Caused failure of headlights, wipers, brake lights, air conditioning, interior lighting, etc. Ignition module was replaced. Problem remedied.*ak this is a known problem. Volkswagen, and volkswagen of america refuse to recognize this defect, or initiate a…
Car stalled out several times right after starting it. It would always start right back up normally, once the vehicle died on the interstate at approx. 70mph also came right back on. Took it to an independant repair shop (got no help from vw dealer at all) they told me it was an idle motor which is…
Service engine light has come on repeatedly since purchasing the car from burnsville vw, burnsville, mn. Service dept. Stated "it's nothing to worry about" and reset the computer. After persistent reoccurance, requested they actually fix the problem, that is when they informed us the rivets to the…
Clutch suddenly and completely failed at 27,000 miles. Driven only by previous owner of two other vws. Have learned no replacement clutch is available. Was attempting to sell it since another car has already been purchased. This has presented a financial hardship. I am livid livid livid. No more…
The ignition switch on the car failed sometime between 8:00pm monday 8/02 and 5:30am on tuesday 8/03. I went out to my car and started it, only to notice, i had no fan, no a/c, no defroster, no rear defroster, no headlights, no foglights, no power to some of my gauges. I researched the problem and…
Other Volkswagen NEW Beetle years
← 1999 NEW Beetle · 2001 NEW Beetle →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 NEW Beetle | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 NEW Beetle | 12 | 2 |
| 2003 NEW Beetle | 20 | 0 |
| 2002 NEW Beetle | 15 | 1 |
| 2001 NEW Beetle | 39 | 3 |
| 2000 | 40 | 2 |
| 1999 NEW Beetle | 34 | 1 |
| 1998 NEW Beetle | 30 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other NEW Beetle model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.