2009 Volkswagen Beetle problems and complaints
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (6), Air Bags (5), Visibility (5).
Key takeaways
- 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 18% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 15% |
| Visibility | 5 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 9% |
| Steering | 2 | 6% |
| Engine | 2 | 6% |
| Structure | 2 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 6% |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% |
| Seats | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seats - filed 2024-01-19
Heated seat is so hot it burned holes in the seat and my pants.
Exterior Lighting - filed 2023-01-02
Headlamps do not stay illuminated regardless of speed. This issue occurs each time the car is used. This is a hazard when driving in low light conditions as others cannot see the vehicle and lack of lighting impairs ones ability to see the road. This issue has not been investigated by a service center. There are no war...
Air Bags - filed 2021-12-18
The airbag warning light is constantly lit up on the dashboard. It has been determined that it is a malfunction of the airbag control module and can’t be reset. There has been a recall on previous models of the car, and it should be extended to this model’s year. It poses a risk to safety as if there were to be an issu...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.