Latches, locks and linkagesPart report
2006 Volkswagen Beetle Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, 1% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 11 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2006 Volkswagen Beetle
Transmission and drivetrain
46 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
46 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology