2001 Volkswagen Beetle Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 203 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, 2% of the 203 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“My girl friend had a low tire (kumho ecsta ast 225/r17 94hxl). I was putting air in the tire which is rated for 50psi max. I wanted 32psi and over inflated to 40psi. As I was letting air out the tire ruptured in my face causing lots of facial abrasions, eye damage (temporary I hope) and hearing loss (also temporary I hope). I do not overinflate tire as after accident the aaa tech checked the other tires and one was at 45 PSI.”
NHTSA complaint #10255576, filed 2009-01, 60,365 miles“Sudden loss of air pressure in tire(s) on 2001 new Beetle with 17 inch aluminum wheels. Caused by corrosion on the bead area of the rim. Caused severe damage to tire, had to replace one expensive tire because of damage to sidewall. 3 total occurrences on 2 different rims. Tire dealer cleaned up the bead area and remounted the tire. Luckily all failures either occurred at low speeds or noticed with car parked. Could not reinflate tire as rim would not reseal without remounting.”
NHTSA complaint #10371024, filed 2010-12, 50,000 miles“Vehicle loss control and began skidding on highway. This occurred while driving at normal highway speeds. The consumer noticed a large gaping hole cut through the right tire with extensive damage to the metal wheel. This was said to be the cause of the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10031917, filed 2003-07, 27,000 miles“While driving, right front tire experienced a blowout, the passenger side air bag then deployed, there was a scratch on the wheel, no specific tire information given, claim 53-c850-661.”
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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 2001 Volkswagen Beetle
43 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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