6.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,157 miles

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2015 Volkswagen Beetle engine problems

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2015 Volkswagen Beetle Owner Comments

problem #7

Jul 312022

Beetle

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This vehicle experiences faults with the camshaft advance system randomly. At 70,000 miles this seems to be abnormal. At times upon start up or slow speed operation the vehicle will stumble, misfire and the engine may stall if the rpms arent increased. Fault codes indicate a faulty camshaft sensor or solenoid valve. VW tells me this isn't covered by any emissions warranty and could be caused by dirty oil. My own searches on the internet have found multiple complaints about this issue with the 1.8 and 2.0 engine. Camshaft timing most certainly effects emissions and this part in my opinion would be able to function properly between oil changes. A slow speed engine stall could be dangerous due to the lack of power steering.

- Brown Deer, WI, USA

problem #6

Apr 202019

Beetle 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 84,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle convertible. While driving various speeds, the check engine sensor illuminated and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to ancira Volkswagen (6125 bandera rd, san antonio, tx) where it was diagnosed that the engine camshaft was faulty and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 84,000. The VIN was invalid.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #5

Oct 112015

Beetle

  • 100 miles
Cinterd cam shaft I have been assured by VW the cam shaft will fail given time andl load.the electrical computer system was adjusted to compensate for a faulty cam.

- Kamloops, AK, USA

problem #4

Mar 252016

Beetle

  • 8,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Volkswagen has defects vie camshaft so which they know of and have a recall for but they are not fixing the problem. Their only concern is to move the failure out of warranty so their customers get stuck with the bill. It is afailure which is directly related to safety of the drivers. Camshaft fails and cause loss of engine power and vacuum for brake operation. They say a electric download will fix a mechanical failure. Impossible !!!!!!!!!

- Kenneick, WA, USA

problem #3

Sep 072015

Beetle

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V505000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Summerfield, FL, USA

problem #2

Dec 082015

Beetle

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V705000 (engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.

- Largo, FL, USA

problem #1

Dec 052015

Beetle

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V705000 (engine and engine cooling, services brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirm parts not available.

- Beverly Hill, FL, USA

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