2007 Volkswagen Beetle Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, 11% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 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.
“Hard heavy odor permeating my inside of my vw convertible 2007 car. Went to dealer I purchased it from and for a few days they purified it for days. I picked it up and it was still there. Brought in to other dealer 3 times and they claim there is nothing. It was clearly a staged answer. But I have to admit , vw dealers took time to see what it could be. Stating they smell something not sure what it is? It very well could be a health risk .how do I know I wont get cancer or poisoning from this ? I can assure you no one cars from vw of america. …”
NHTSA complaint #10463237, filed 2012-06, 6,000 miles“The back glass window on the soft top convertible is coming loose. If I drive the glass window will drop and shatter. If parked outside, and it rains, the entire back seat and trunk will get wet.”
NHTSA complaint #11022344, filed 2017-09, 25,000 miles“First the button to roll up the passenger window broke, then the button to lock the passenger door broke, then the seat fell apart for not reason and would not clip down, then the plastic panels inside the door crack and are falling off.”
NHTSA complaint #10618479, filed 2014-08, 41,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle. While the contact was driving approximately 30 MPH the driver side window made a loud squeaky noise when in activation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on five separate occasions where the mechanic lubed the window glass track inside of the door panel. In addition, the driver side window mechanism and exterior side view mirrors control mechanism malfunctioned and were replaced. The exterior paint on the driver side door exhibited severe chipping. …”
NHTSA complaint #10334409, filed 2010-06, 5 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the vehicle had an electrical system failure on the driver's side. On occasion, several attempts were needed in order to start the vehicle. It was brought to the dealer , north point Volkswagen, but they could not locate the cause of the failure. The contact also stated that the trunk fails to open properly. When the key or interior trunk release latch was used, the trunk opened, but then immediately closed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10187121, filed 2007-04, 17,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10185665Jan 14, 2021Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
- 10236426Sep 23, 2016Contacting the parts helpline
- 10121169Mar 28, 2016Technical Bulletin about Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or…
- 10236445Feb 2, 2016Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assesment.
- 10242996Dec 8, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 | 6 | 12% |
| 2013 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 5 | 8% |
| 2010 | 3 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 10 | 17% |
| 2007 | 6 | 11% |
| 2006 | 7 | 6% |
| 2005 | 13 | 5% |
| 2004 | 16 | 5% |
| 2003 | 20 | 6% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 16 | 9% |
| 1998 | 13 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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