1999 Volkswagen Beetle air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 22 complaints for the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 8% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 13 injuries.
What owners wrote
Is there any way to find out if the previous owner of this vehicle had problems with the airbags. We bought this car for our 18 year old twin daughters with saftey in mind. We really need your help on this. Please contact us. Thank you.
Tl*- the contact stated that when she cranked the 1999 volkswagen beetle the airbag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership to be inspected, and they informed the contact that a sensor under the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The dealership replaced the sensor. Approximately 13 months later the airbag light started to illuminate again. The airbag light remained illuminated. The vehicle currently had 104000 miles. Updated 04/09
Other problems reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle
- Electrical system 50 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 27 complaints
- Transmission 23 complaints
- Lighting 19 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints