| Issue ID | 1532161 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11172018 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 04/12/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This vehicle has a problem with the immobilizer. This is an electrical problem wich should be responsability of the manufacturer. At warm days there is no problem, but in cold days the immobilizer activates and there is impossible start the car. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 117000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTH BAY VILLAGE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 3VWRW31C76MXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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