2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle, 5% of the 40 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Brake pedal must be depressed significantly (1 inch or more) before any sensation of them being applied. You lose 1/4 to 1/2 second of breaking time, could be the difference between having or not having an accident. The pedal doesn't feel solid but spongy.”
NHTSA complaint #732395, filed 2000-09“Abs control unit and pump were replaced during an extended stay (over 30 days) at the dealer. Brakes are currently not operating properly. Car to be returned to dealer for repair(s).”
NHTSA complaint #715614, filed 1999-12Related recalls
- 03V265000Jul 25, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.Covers: Volkswagen NEW Beetle 1998–2001
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle
14 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Volkswagen NEW 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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