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2006 Volkswagen Beetle Wheels Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 124 total for the year
Median mileage
99,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, 1% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 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 automatic transmission shifts gears erratically. The transmission shifts cause erratic engine speed during shifts resulting in tires breaking traction and unpredictable acceleration. Driving in traffic is hazardous due to sudden or delayed gear shifts in the automatic transmission. Volkswagen america has extended the warranted period for the transmission valve body due to known defects in the transmission system. Failure in the transmission valve body produces erratic driving characteristics and poses a risk to persons and property.”

NHTSA complaint #10468374, filed 2012-07, 99,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201917%
201636%
201511%
201311%
200611%
200310%
200211%
200131%

Other parts of the 2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Transmission and drivetrain
46 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Engine cooling
13 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Exterior lighting
9 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Seat 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 30, 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