The vehicle dossier US · 2008
2008 Volkswagen
BEETLEProblems & recalls
60 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 30 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 60 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.
46,000 miles is the median among 49 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 30,000–80,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
3 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERCampaign 19V679000
Reported concern
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 regulatory requirements.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 01D7
Read campaign 19V679000 at NHTSAFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSCampaign 10V621000
Reported concern
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE AND THE NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FASTENING CLAMP ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT MAY BE LOCATED IN AN IMPROPER POSITION WHICH COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE.
Manufacturer’s stated response
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD FUEL LINE. ADDITIONALLY, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE MODEL, DEALERS WILL EITHER REMOVE THE PLASTIC TAB FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, OR INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE FASTENING CLAMP AND ADJUST THE RELATED FASTENING CLAMP INTO THE CORRECT POSITION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Manufacturer campaign: 20I4/U1
Read campaign 10V621000 at NHTSASTRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSCampaign 08V036000
Reported concern
ON CERTAIN SPECIAL EDITION TRIPLE WHITE SEDAN VEHICLES, AN INCORRECT ADHESIVE MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO ATTACH THE ROOF SPOILER TO THE REAR GLASS OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE INCORRECT ADHESIVE WAS USED, THE SPOILER COULD BECOME LOOSE OR FALL FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, EVEN THOUGH INITIALLY THE SPOILER MAY FEEL SECURE.
Manufacturer’s stated response
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ROOF SPOILER ON THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
Manufacturer campaign: 66D1 (Q9)
Read campaign 08V036000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
431 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
V691901201047916Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.NHTSA ID 10249138
Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10249138 at NHTSAV171901201285567VW Engine oil quality standardsNHTSA ID 10244545
VW Engine oil quality standards
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10244545 at NHTSAV171905201285566VW Engine oil quality standardsNHTSA ID 10243299
VW Engine oil quality standards
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10243299 at NHTSAV271901201189425Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminologyNHTSA ID 10242897
Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology
Components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10242897 at NHTSAV0018092053065_4Safety Related Inquiry and ReportingNHTSA ID 10242894
Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10242894 at NHTSAV171901201285565Update to Volkswagen engine oil standardsNHTSA ID 10241177
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10241177 at NHTSAV271503201607612Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current drawNHTSA ID 10239654
Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10239654 at NHTSAV171901201285564Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.NHTSA ID 10239653
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10239653 at NHTSAV271901201189424Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas ChargerNHTSA ID 10239655
Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10239655 at NHTSAV2719012011894_2Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas ChargerNHTSA ID 10238308
Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10238308 at NHTSAV011812201460319Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.NHTSA ID 10238301
Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10238301 at NHTSAV171901201285563Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.NHTSA ID 10238307
Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10238307 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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