2010 Volkswagen Beetle Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 17%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, 17% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,500 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.
“Door hinge suspension this is the 2nd vw Beetle convertible we have owned. 1st was a 2006. Both cars have experienced door hinge issues. My feeling is the doors are too heavy for the hinge suspension. It has happened on driver and passenger side. Noise, then the small pin suspension snaps.”
NHTSA complaint #10721297, filed 2015-05, 18,000 miles“Takata recall. Has left me stranded switch will not always turn on. The calendar below wants a date. This can be a daily thing, as I drive it back and fourth to work.09”
NHTSA complaint #11097652, filed 2018-05, 35,000 miles“All of a sudden you are driving the car and it stalls, you try to accelerate it and it doesn't move and turns off in the middle of the highway. Big safety concern. It has happened several times and has been to the vw dealer service department 4 times already at kuhn's in florida. All service records are at this dealer. Still the problem hasn't been fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10938850, filed 2016-12, 83,000 miles“Car was serviced at audi of huntsville on 7/11/11. New injec pump, tooth belt, tensioner, water pump, coolant ad, additive, 3 rollers, ribbedbelt and fuelfilter installed. Removed timing covers. Removed intake piping an the tensioner, water pump and belt. Reinstalled removed componet and retested. Set pump timing. Car was given a clean bill of health. Yesterday 2/1/12 car slips out of gear and will either not switch gears or switch gears and unexpectedly jerk the car. Unable to drive car due to safety reasons. Researched online to find that owners of this vehicle have the same issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10446288, filed 2012-02Related service bulletins
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11030841Mar 25, 2026Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- 11030838Mar 19, 2026Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- 11030828Mar 5, 2026Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
- 11025442Oct 6, 2025GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
- 11018938May 12, 2025How to check for HVAC system leaks using nitrogen.
- 11012464Dec 4, 2024Diesel Models only. Repurchase Prior to Repairs
- 11010021Oct 17, 2024Additional reporting
- 11010011Oct 7, 2024Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 14% |
| 2018 | 4 | 24% |
| 2017 | 5 | 33% |
| 2016 | 5 | 10% |
| 2015 | 13 | 16% |
| 2014 | 4 | 8% |
| 2013 | 12 | 13% |
| 2012 | 6 | 9% |
| 2010 | 5 | 17% |
| 2009 | 4 | 12% |
| 2008 | 8 | 13% |
| 2007 | 5 | 9% |
| 2006 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 12 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2010 Volkswagen Beetle
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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