2000 Volkswagen Beetle Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 263 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,355miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, 1% of the 263 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,355 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the vehicle has yokohama tires, size 205/55r16. While driving at an approximate speed of 55 MPH, the front passenger side tire blew out. The contact was able to drive off of the road and change the tire with a spare. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer; however; the contact confirmed that all four tires were rotten. The approximate failure and current mileages were 110,355.”
NHTSA complaint #10323811, filed 2010-04, 110,355 miles“Side wall developed a bulge on the approximately the size of a half dollar. The bulge extended out approximately 3/4 of an inch. Took the tire to a local goodyear dealer. Goodyear represenative looked at the tire still mounted on the car and claimed it was due to road hazard. Dealer did not dismount the tire or investigating the actual failure. Would only do so if I purchased a new tire. Claimed it was obvious road hazard because the hub cap would have a corresponding ding. Hubcap did not have any marks. …”
NHTSA complaint #731121, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
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Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle
64 complaintsElectrical system
58 complaintsEngine cooling
56 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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