2007 Volkswagen Beetle Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 21%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, 21% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 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.
“2nd Beetle. Same issue. (first one leaked fluid). This one does not leak but has the same horrible shifting issue! I love my car but hear from all the mechanics that this is the norm with these vehicles. So why is it not recalled????? Is it transmission or something else? 2007 automatic transmission. It has 91,000 miles on it. When the car transmission is cold it shifts ok most of the time. But when the transmission has warmed up its a given to jerk and hesitate. Specially when it shift from 1st to 2nd gear I feel a hitting noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #11399038, filed 2021-03, 91,000 miles“When vehicle is shifting from 1st to 2nd and from 2nd to 3rd there is a pause between gears and then it bangs when it finally catches. It seems this is an ongoing problem with vw. I'm picking my car up tomorrow after the replacement of the automatic transmission valve body. I don't understand how this problem has not been recalled with so many complaints including a class action law suit the vw agreed to extend the warranty to replace the valve body. However, I was told by my dealer that my VIN was not included in the extended warranty and it would cost $1800 to replace. …”
NHTSA complaint #10715814, filed 2015-05, 95,000 miles“2007 Beetle convertible shifts hard (violently) from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd gear in standard mode and sport mode. This has been an ongoing problem while the vehicle is warm. Contacted local dealer and was told since there weren't any codes present, that I did not have a problem. Last week the car stalled while trying to accelerate onto the highway. I managed to steer off the highway onto the shoulder to avoid a collision. Vw of america is aware of this problem but will not resolve their manufacturing issues. This issue poses a serious threat to occupant safety.”
NHTSA complaint #10653381, filed 2014-11, 74,000 miles“Car sporadically looses power while attempting to suddenly accelerate after momentarily lifting foot off gas peddle. Most instances occur while changing lanes on the highway or attempting to make a normal left hand turn. Example: going 60 MPH, lift foot off peddle to slow down due to car in front of me, see opening in the lane to my right, turn wheel slightly to change lanes, floor it only to find I have no power with other car barreling down on me. This has happened over a dozen times but I am unable to duplicate it at will.”
NHTSA complaint #10366089, filed 2010-11, 2,000 miles“Vw has a history of automatic transmission issues with several of their cars. Our car started experiencing issues with shifting up and down. We have experienced this issue for about 30k miles ago. It has progressively gotten worse. As we starting investigating if there were others experiencing they same issue, we have learned that vw knows of this problem and has offer to many to replace the valve body of the transmission, which has been determined to be the issue. We contacted vw today to see if they would do the same for our vw and they said no. We are looking for some help with this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10584024, filed 2014-04, 101,460 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10214473Jun 14, 2022Auto Trans fluid requirements.
- 10161203Jun 11, 2019Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
- 10161202Jun 11, 2019Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
- 10161457Nov 3, 2018Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
- 10161456Nov 3, 2018Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
- 10157830Sep 15, 2017Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
- 10157829Sep 15, 2017Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
- 10157304Sep 15, 2017Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
- 10157303Sep 15, 2017Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
- 10107722May 27, 2016Reminder to follow the correct repair procedure of pilot bearing replacement, when removing and re-installing the dsg transmission
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 7% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 7% |
| 2014 | 3 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 7 | 12% |
| 2007 | 12 | 21% |
| 2006 | 46 | 37% |
| 2005 | 116 | 44% |
| 2004 | 157 | 45% |
| 2003 | 134 | 43% |
| 2002 | 23 | 14% |
| 2001 | 24 | 12% |
| 2000 | 23 | 9% |
| 1999 | 29 | 17% |
| 1998 | 10 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle
15 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBody and structure
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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