Are there any recalls on the Volkswagen Beetle?
Volkswagen’s number for the recall is 01B9. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
Are there any recalls on the VW Jetta?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry.
Is there a recall on the Volkswagen Atlas?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
When did the Volkswagen trailing arm recall start?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Like any car line there are known issues with this car and engine. The biggest ones have been covered under recalls. Coils have had issues, and the car has had recalls to replace them. The brake light switch is also another issue that is covered under a recall.
What can I expect from a Volkswagen Beetle?
I’m thinking of buying a 2001 1.8L turbo engine Volkswagen Beetle that appears to have been maintained extremely well. Everything looks good on it, but it has 125,000 miles on it. What can I expect from this engine? If I were to buy it, what kind of maintanence should I expect to do to keep the car in tip top shape?
What causes an oil leak in a VW Beetle?
Look on the rear side of the head for any signs of oil leaks. The cam shaft adjustment motor seals are known to fail, and cost over $400 to repair. If the oil leak goes on too long it can cause the water outlet seal to leak causing a coolant leak.
When to replace timing belts on Volkswagen Beetle?
If the oil leak goes on too long it can cause the water outlet seal to leak causing a coolant leak. Normally if someone had this car well maintained the cam shaft adjustment motor seal would have been replaced. Timing beltshould be done between 70 and 80K miles.
How is the Volkswagen recall affecting my car?
Volkswagen will provide loaner vehicles upon request. Owners of other models will have to wait a little longer to learn how those cars will be remedied, and how much any recall repair will affect fuel economy and performance.