2005 Volkswagen Beetle Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 2005
Volkswagen Beetle is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 2005 Volkswagen Beetle and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 2005 Volkswagen Beetle
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $20,010 | Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 38 city / 46 hwy mpg |
| Transmissions: | 5 Speed Manual; 6 Speed Semi-Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive |
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2005 Beetle Recalls
APR 17, 2008 | Recall ID#
62639
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 76,900 MY 2004-2005 NEW BEETLE AND MY 2003-2005 NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED (DUAL-STAGE) AIR BAG... More Details
APR 17, 2008 |
NEW BEETLE
| Recall ID#
62639
| Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Recall Date: |
APR 17, 2008 |
| Model Affected: |
NEW BEETLE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
76900 |
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Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 76,900 MY 2004-2005 NEW BEETLE AND MY 2003-2005 NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED (DUAL-STAGE) AIR BAG...
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Consequence:
IN LOW-SEVERITY FRONTAL IMPACTS, THE FRONT AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY MORE FORCEFULLY THAN DESIGNED, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO OUT-OF-POSITION FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT EACH VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THAT THE SPECIFIC DEFECT CRASH SENSOR IS PRESENT ON ONE OR BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. ALL OF THE DEFECT CRASH SENSORS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
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Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC R6
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FEB 20, 2007 | Recall ID#
62141
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS... More Details
FEB 20, 2007 |
NEW BEETLE
| Recall ID#
62141
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Date: |
FEB 20, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
NEW BEETLE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1002000 |
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS...
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Consequence:
THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC N4
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MAR 29, 2007 | Recall ID#
33106
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON... More Details
MAR 29, 2007 |
BEETLE
| Recall ID#
33106
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 29, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
BEETLE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
13128 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON...
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Consequence:
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy:
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
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Notes:
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
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DEC 15, 2004 | Recall ID#
22391
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE DIESEL PUMPS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPER FASTENER, WHICH COULD ALLOW DIESEL FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM... More Details
DEC 15, 2004 |
NEW BEETLE
| Recall ID#
22391
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 15, 2004 |
| Model Affected: |
NEW BEETLE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
19284 |
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE DIESEL PUMPS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPER FASTENER, WHICH COULD ALLOW DIESEL FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM...
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIESEL PUMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
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Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC VY
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