2000 Volkswagen Beetle air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 70 complaints for the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 70 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 39,000 miles 32 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 11 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 32 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 39,000 miles, and 69% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 11 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
While traveling at 5 MPH another vehicle ran into consumer's vehicle going at speed of 45 MPH. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. Manufacturer has been contacted.
Airbag system defective, requiring repairs and replacements, including airbag replacements, 11 different times. Since system does not work and airbags do not deploy when sensors are on, this is clearly a safety issue.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle
- Electrical system 64 complaints
- Engine 62 complaints
- Brakes 26 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 22 complaints
- Lighting 19 complaints
- Body & structure 18 complaints
- Cruise control 15 complaints