2008 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Unknown Or Other 2019-09-25 · campaign 19V679000 · 113 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable
Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.
Service bulletins (241)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2024-01-09 · V691901201047916 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
airbag / pyrotechnic safety belt deployment inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
Engine 2023-10-30 · V171901201285567 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vw engine oil quality standards
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-09-28 · V171905201285566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vw engine oil quality standards
Equipment:electrical 2023-09-07 · V271901201189425 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
battery testing and charging using midtronics vas6161 and or grx3000vas charger. update tool terminology
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-09-05 · V0018092053065_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
safety related inquiry and reporting
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-08-21 · V171901201285565 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
update to volkswagen engine oil standards
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.