1998 Volkswagen Beetle
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
8 recalls name the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle. Newest first.
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
K2 motor IS recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Remedy
Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v-265 or 04v-096.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on november 27, 2006. 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.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the electrical wiring located in the engine compartment was routed too close to the endge of the vehicle's battery tray. the wiring can become damaged over time by chafing and the air-conditioner compressor and/or the fuel pump can malfunction.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A malfunction of the fuel pump can cause the vehicle to stall, and in some instances, could also result in a wiring fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Dealers will install a modified battery tray and inspect, properly route, and securing the wiring in accordance with the recall repair instructions.
Owner complaints
171 complaints14 involved a crash16 involved a fire9 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
Separation between belts near the sidewall Cooper cs5 grand touring 205/65 r16. I have had 4 tires that this has happened to. Replaced both front tires twice. This seems to be a recurring problem with these tires.
- Air bags · Service brakes
The driver was driving the speed limit (55 mph) and tried to slow down as they approached a red light. The brakes failed to work, and the driver rear-ended the vehicle waiting at the stoplight. The airbags did not deploy.
- Service brakes
Don't work
- Electrical system · Engine
Daughter was driving to school, car stalled, restarted car then saw smoke and fire under passenger side dash. Car burnt completely, totaled. Have before and after pictures. ..Updated 11/12/14 *bf
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1998 volkswagen beetle. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and failed to shift into any gear without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 85,000.
- Electrical system · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Owner was driving vehicle and attempted to turn on a/c. when a/c would not work properly, she pulled off roadway and stopped. smoke and burning odor came out of vents, with fire eventually showing from climate control panel. interior of vehicle was fully involved in fire when fd arrived. engine compartment not involved. radio operating properly prior to incident. no prior issues with vehicle. *tr
- Seats
Two small bolts that hold down the front of the drivers seat became loose and over time they eventually broke completely free allowing the seat to roll and tip backward and sideways. this was a complete shock when it occured, I had noticed the seat becoming loose but then to have it break free was…
Two small bolts that hold down the front of the drivers seat became loose and over time they eventually broke completely free allowing the seat to roll and tip backward and sideways. this was a complete shock when it occured, I had noticed the seat becoming loose but then to have it break free was a scare. thankfully there was not a crash and injury as a result. it appears that I am not the only one this has happened to so it IS surprising that that cars are not recalled to have thread locker or different bolts installed. *tr
- Electrical system
Windows started going up and down randomly and doors locking/unlocking randomly. as I was reaching through my window to gram my keys from the ignition my arm got pinched, and lodged in the window that was going up, (i was trying to get my keys before getting locked out of the car (again) due to…
Windows started going up and down randomly and doors locking/unlocking randomly. as I was reaching through my window to gram my keys from the ignition my arm got pinched, and lodged in the window that was going up, (i was trying to get my keys before getting locked out of the car (again) due to the random locking and unlocking). auto reversal of the windows when an appendage gets lodged in the window did not occur. this pinched and lodged my left arm in the window to a point of bruising an area of 4 inches by 2 inches. after exhaustively researching this issue (which IS a common issue with the door lock modules on the 98-02 VW beetles with the old style "loud" power locks) I concluded that the door lock module and the door closed microswitch were with culprits of this incident. I am very grateful that this only occurred to a 32 year old man and not one of my 4 small children (7MO-7 years). vwoa should do their research and see that hundreds if not thousands of VW owners have had to replace dlms on multiple doors at a cost of at least $200+ each door (more at the dealership). this should be a recall for the safety factor alone, let alone the inconvenience factor of having to replace a dlm because of a $3 microswitch at the door closed sensor, or 1 of 6 bad solder joints on the circuit board inside the door lock module. information on the exact problem can be found on multiple VW repair sites (tdiclub.com; vwvortex.com; newbeetle.org; etc, etc, etc) I do understand that my car IS 14 years old, however I have had to spend over $1000 fixing VW factory mistakes on this car already. I love VW, being a former owner of several air cooled vws in the past, however this will severely affect my decision to ever buy another water cooled VW. *tr
- Electrical system · Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
The vehicle air conditioning stopped working in 9/2010. After paying for repair of the ac system it still did not work and the mechanic stated that the problem was in the wiring and would have to be repaired by the dealer. Recently, 4/2012, the gas pedal has started to fluctuate on its own while…
The vehicle air conditioning stopped working in 9/2010. After paying for repair of the ac system it still did not work and the mechanic stated that the problem was in the wiring and would have to be repaired by the dealer. Recently, 4/2012, the gas pedal has started to fluctuate on its own while driving the vehicle. When this happens the car must be pulled over and turned off for to reset the electrical system and then started again to control the problem. However the problem continues to occur at frequent intervals. I contacted VW after reading about the recalls concerning electrical wiring caused by a wire connection too close to the battery tray (recall ID # 11675 - electrical system:wiring:front underhood) they told me the vin number of the vehicle was not eligible for the recall even though the recall was in the same 1998 model year. I told them we are having the exact same problems as stated in the recall. The car IS now unsafe to drive and we are left to diy on this one. IS there any resoltion that can be achieved here? It seems it should absolutely be recalled/repaired by VW. *tr
- Electrical system
I purchased a 98' VW new beetle 3 days ago from a dealer and everything seemed fine w/ it until today. The car started over heating and come to find out the engine fuse had melted over the battery terminal that runs the coolant fan. After the fuse was replaced the temp. Light went out the engine…
I purchased a 98' VW new beetle 3 days ago from a dealer and everything seemed fine w/ it until today. The car started over heating and come to find out the engine fuse had melted over the battery terminal that runs the coolant fan. After the fuse was replaced the temp. Light went out the engine light came on. I had the codes read and it sad it was a p0332 knock sensor 2 circuit low. I've read alot of sights and alot of people have said they have had this problem too, but I haven't had a chance to fix yet. I also have had the same problem I have read in other posts about not being able to get your car started. I turn the key everything comes on it cranks it sounds like it just about to start but it just won't turn over. I would like to know more about that too. It's a good idea about sights like this, but there's alot of people out there that have alot of complaints that have no idea about these sights. There should be a way to advertise somewhere to get to more people on how they could make complaints on this sight or sights like these and maybe eventually something could be done and we could get some help to get these cars fixed instead of fixing all the same exact problems ourselves. *tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
My 98 VW new beetle has 68,000 miles on it. around 66,000 miles it began to shift real hard. in order to get the car to shift into 3RD gear or higher I have to accelerate enough to get the engine up to 4,000+ rpm's, ease off the gas a little and then it will finally lurch into the next gear.…
My 98 VW new beetle has 68,000 miles on it. around 66,000 miles it began to shift real hard. in order to get the car to shift into 3RD gear or higher I have to accelerate enough to get the engine up to 4,000+ rpm's, ease off the gas a little and then it will finally lurch into the next gear. this IS a safety issue when accelerating after stopping in intersections due to the high traffic volume in my area. this problem IS consistent and happens whenever the car IS running. I haven't taken it to be serviced because of the extremely high cost of repairing the transmission. the car IS worth less than the necessary repair. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
TL* the contact owns a 1998 volkswagen beetle. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the temperature light began beeping, then suddenly stopped beeping and a red light began flashing. The contact noticed a thump under the accelerator pedal so she stopped the vehicle on the left side of the…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 volkswagen beetle. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the temperature light began beeping, then suddenly stopped beeping and a red light began flashing. The contact noticed a thump under the accelerator pedal so she stopped the vehicle on the left side of the highway. She attempted to drive the vehicle to the right side, but the vehicle would not start, so she coasted over to the right side of the highway. When the hood was opened, there were flames erupting and the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. The vehicle was destroyed. The fire department was called but no report was filed. The manufacturer had not been notified. The vin was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 136,000.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
TL* the contact owns a 1998 VW beetle diesel. driver was traveling about 5MPH on a clear day when she noticed a squeak in the engine. Took to dealer for a new battery and to check squeak in front end and check air conditioner. The technician discovered fuses were burnt and that both fans were…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 VW beetle diesel. driver was traveling about 5MPH on a clear day when she noticed a squeak in the engine. Took to dealer for a new battery and to check squeak in front end and check air conditioner. The technician discovered fuses were burnt and that both fans were melted. after repairs made contact states that squeak still present and fans still not working. Technician informed contact that repairs made correctly. contact took vehicle back to dealer and it IS still there. failure mileage was 106,000. current mileage 106,075.
- Seats
My driver seat was dislocated n pushed to the back while the car was in motion. Luckily I was driving in the town n the speed was slow n I managed to park my car after much difficulty cos I could not reach the pedal of brake n had to pull myself forward to do it. God blessed me that nothing…
My driver seat was dislocated n pushed to the back while the car was in motion. Luckily I was driving in the town n the speed was slow n I managed to park my car after much difficulty cos I could not reach the pedal of brake n had to pull myself forward to do it. God blessed me that nothing happened except rushing of adrenaline. Later I found out that the dislocation of seat was caused by the loosing screws which secured the seat. The screws are in perfect condition. They certainly cannot come loose cos there IS not wear n tear. It much be manufactured defect. I report to VW dealer but they want diagnostic charge. What a joke. I do not send my car for repair cos I want the truth of the matter. I only taped my screws to fix them. Still they will come loose after a while.
- Electrical system
Volkswagen overheat with fuse block electrical fire. Fire was contained to the fuse block of 1998 volkswagen new beetle. The fuse block on top of the battery caught fire. *Tr
- Seats
My 1998 VW new beetle driver seat dislodged cos screws underneath came out while driving on oakland highway. I was pushed to the back on the seat n I was not able to reach my accelerator n brake pedals. I would have been killed on freeway if it happened five minutes earlier. The screws came loose the second time. The third time I have to use the white tape on the screws to tighten them. *Tr
- Exterior lighting
Low beam headlight bulbs fail prematurely causing loss of vision at night. new bulbs only last about 3 months before they burn out. We asked the VW dealership if there IS a remedy for the problem, but they answered "no". I know other people that have the same problem. *Tr
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Driver side power window stuck in down position. Pressing the window up toggle results in grinding noise and burnt/electrical smell. *Tr
- Air bags
Airbag lamp turned on without any physical incident. *Tr
- Air bags · Service brakes, hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 volkswagen beetle. the contact was not the driver at the time of the incident. while driving approximately 55 mph on a snow covered road, the driver noticed an 18-wheeler heading towards the vehicle. the driver applied pressure to the brakes in order to avoid a crash.…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 volkswagen beetle. the contact was not the driver at the time of the incident. while driving approximately 55 mph on a snow covered road, the driver noticed an 18-wheeler heading towards the vehicle. the driver applied pressure to the brakes in order to avoid a crash. the brakes failed and the driver rear ended the preceding vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a body shop and an insurance agent informed the owner that the vehicle was destroyed. the dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. the vin was unavailable. the current and failure mileages were 100,000.
- Electrical system
I have a 98 volkswagen new beetle. I have had the exact problems listed in one of the recalls that has been done on some new beetles, but when I talked with volkswagen, they said that based on my vin #, my car IS not eligible for that recall. what IS my recourse so that this issue can be…
I have a 98 volkswagen new beetle. I have had the exact problems listed in one of the recalls that has been done on some new beetles, but when I talked with volkswagen, they said that based on my vin #, my car IS not eligible for that recall. what IS my recourse so that this issue can be resolved? here IS the information on the recall that I think they need to do on my car: electrical system:wiring:front underhood vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The electrical wiring located in the engine compartment was routed too close to the edge of the vehicle's battery tray. The wiring can become damaged over time by chafing and the air-conditioner compressor and/or the fuel pump can malfunction. consequence a malfunction of the fuel pump can cause the vehicle to stall, and in some instances, could also result in a wiring fire in the engine compartment. I have had to get a new fuel pump for my car this year and my mechanic IS telling me that I now need to get a new ac compressor. since these are the things that are affected by a bad electrical wiring, and my car has had issues with these, I believe that my car should be eligible for this recall. please help! *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
My car began to over heat in july and I took it to the mechanic. I had to replace the water pump, thermostat and timing belt. @ months pass and again its overheating again now I'm told the head gasket IS bad. I fix the head gasket and its overheating. they do not know what IS causing it to overheat. $1500 later I'm still in the same boat. *Tr
- Structure
Large puddle of water accumulates in rear passenger footwell after a heavy rain. I do not have a moonroof so there are no clogged drains there. all drains have been clear in the doors and under battery and pollen filter. I have concluded this IS a design flaw as hundreds of other posts online with vw's seem to have the same problem which IS not covered under vw's warranty. *tr
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
1998 VW new beetle: both door locks failed. At first only driver door with fob. Progressed to not being able to lock either door with fob or key. VW dealer in alexandria, va said problem could have deteriorated further to the alarm system and be unable to start the car. Repair cost $850. *tr
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Exterior lighting · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Power train › Manual transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic · Structure · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Since I purchased my beetle in 2001, it has been an ongoing money drain. in 6 yrs. I have replaced the manual transmission twice, had the brakes worked on a number of times, been unable to open the gas "door" on the car w/ the gas cap latch, had to replace the hood opening latch, had repeated…
Since I purchased my beetle in 2001, it has been an ongoing money drain. in 6 yrs. I have replaced the manual transmission twice, had the brakes worked on a number of times, been unable to open the gas "door" on the car w/ the gas cap latch, had to replace the hood opening latch, had repeated electrical failures, problems w/ front & rear light wiring, had door locks/alarm fail & subsequently had my laptop stolen from the car, the radio has not worked for 1+ year, & it's cover panel IS loose & falling back into the dash, the rear-view mirror switches have failed, the power window switches have had to be replaced, the drivers side door fell off (!) of its top hinge when the hinge broke while opening the door normally at a gas station, the air compressor has failed many times, the a/c IS currently not working, the drivers side door lock fell out of the handle(!!!!), the catalytic converter has been replaced twice, & the list goes on. currently I have not been driving the car for several wks b/c though only a week or two out of the shop, again it IS having transmission problems. I am at my wits end with this car & having recently graduated from college, am not in the greatest position to have to buy a new car. moreover, I am so displeased w/ the car that I would literally feel guilty about trading it in to be sold to some other unsuspecting person. VW should be so ashamed of themselves, & should be reimbursing owners of the 1998 beetle in full for all of the strife & trouble that they have caused. in fact, after writing this & realizing how many problems this car has had, I may try to take legal action - this IS totally unacceptable! finally, our local VW dealer IS terrible, keeping my car for wks. Longer than expected, one time leaving a candy bar stuck to my passenger side seat!!!, and acting like they could care less about the poor quality of their products & labor. *tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Brake light switch failure
By letters dated may 24, 2006 and august 4, 2006, volkswagen (VW) notified the agency that it IS conducting a safety recall (nhtsa recall no 06v-183) involving model year (my) 1998-2002 volkswagen new beetle and 1999-2002 volkswagen jetta vehicles equipped with cruise control.volkswagen?s recall covers 646,246…
By letters dated may 24, 2006 and august 4, 2006, volkswagen (VW) notified the agency that it IS conducting a safety recall (nhtsa recall no 06v-183) involving model year (my) 1998-2002 volkswagen new beetle and 1999-2002 volkswagen jetta vehicles equipped with cruise control.volkswagen?s recall covers 646,246 vehicles.previously, VW recalled these vehicles to replace a defective brake light switch (recalls 03v-265 and 04v-096) that was unique to vehicles with cruise control.volkswagen reports that the brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during recalls 03v-265 and 04v-096.volkswagen will install a new design brake light switch.based on volkswagen's safety recall action, this investigation IS closed.
- Brake light switch
The brake light switch used in cruise control equipped my 1998-1999 and all my 2000 and later models has undergone multiple revisions.analysis of warranty and complaint data indicates high replacement rates occurred in vehicles built with brake switch part numbers 1J0 945 511A and 1J0 945 511B, the original and first…
The brake light switch used in cruise control equipped my 1998-1999 and all my 2000 and later models has undergone multiple revisions.analysis of warranty and complaint data indicates high replacement rates occurred in vehicles built with brake switch part numbers 1J0 945 511A and 1J0 945 511B, the original and first revision levels, respectively.the failure of the switch could result in failure of the brake lights to illuminate when the brakes are applied, or could cause the brake lamps to stay continually illuminated.either condition results in the inability of the brake lights to notify other motorists of vehicle braking.under safety recall 03v-265, volkswagen will inspect the brake light switch on all vehicles built through november 2001.any affected switch will be replaced free of charge with the most current version, part number 1J0 945 511D.
- Brake light switch operation
The brake light switch used in new beetle IS also specified in golf and jetta models.one type of switch IS used on cruise equipped models, a second type IS used on non-cruise models.vw reports 86 consumer complaints and 2575 warranty claims of inoperative brake lights, the majority of which are related to the brake…
The brake light switch used in new beetle IS also specified in golf and jetta models.one type of switch IS used on cruise equipped models, a second type IS used on non-cruise models.vw reports 86 consumer complaints and 2575 warranty claims of inoperative brake lights, the majority of which are related to the brake switch.two of the VW complaints involve failures that were also reported to odi.additionally, over 100,000 brake switch service components have been sold under 4 different part numbers.the investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10253204Customer States Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear
- 10243066VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10243011VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10243002VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242996VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242404VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242349VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242340VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10241340Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
- 10241266Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
- 10241265Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10241177Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- 10240900Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
- 10239831Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
- 10239789To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex ITEM 09117.
- 10239592Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10239591Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10239590Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10239541Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
- 10239531HVAC, Temperature Output Control Cannot Be Adjusted
- 10238572Fault code P1297 may be set and fuel mixtures may go lean if the vehicle is driven under load or revved up and then returned to idle.
- 10237427Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- 10235138Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- 10228180Update model year applicability to include 2023.
- 10228178Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
- 10213836Airbag Issues.
- 10193577Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- 10175799Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A
- 10174476Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10160839Software Version Update, Enhancements and Fixes. Also includes 1998 Beetle.
- 10159016Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
- 10159014Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
- 10159010The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10158533Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
- 10158529Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
- 10157828Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
- 10157383VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
- 10157302Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
- 10155644This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 10150856Engine replacement tip
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