2010 Volkswagen Beetle problems and complaints
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (5), Unknown Or Other (5), Service Brakes (5).
Key takeaways
- 30 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 17% |
| Power Train | 4 | 13% |
| Visibility | 4 | 13% |
| Steering | 3 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 10% |
| Structure | 3 | 10% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 7% |
| Tires | 1 | 3% |
| Equipment | 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2024-12-03
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that while having a routine inspection with an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the vehicle had failed the inspection due to the emissions system. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part being on backorder. The vehicle was undriveable...
Tires - filed 2022-10-14
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle equipped with Barum Tires, Tire Line: Bravuris, Tire Size: 225/45/R17, DOT Number: (Not Provided). The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 65 MPH, the front passenger’s side of the vehicle started to shake, vibrate, and wobble. After stopping to ins...
Steering,electrical System - filed 2022-03-23
My car only has 43K miles, I had issues when it was 10K miles, where the key will not turn to start the engine, it gets stuck, and sometimes it gets stuck with the steering wheel. The issue was reproducible when I brought it in to the VW dealership near me. The service rep told me it is very common for this model (...
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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.