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2013 Volkswagen BEETLE Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1478630
Internal NHTSA #	11105288
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	BEETLE
Model Year	2013
File date	19/06/18
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have noticed my center driver-side headlight dim/turn off for some time thinking the headlight was bad. I had the headlight replaced in february but still had people tell me it was out and at times i could see this in the reflection of truck tailgates, etc. The surrounding daytime running light can make it hard to tell. However, in the last couple weeks, every two to three minutes, sometimes after noticing the initial dim of the driver-side head light, all light turn off leaving the car in motion in the dark. This has happened both on local roads and highway. Engaging the fog lights may extend the time between shut-offs by another minute or so. By turning the lights off and waiting a second, then turning them back on, all lights come back. Doing so too quickly does not always work. The dealership mechanic feels it is capacitor or similar electric issue in the j519 body control module that receives power for the lights and controls them from there. Being a safety issue, i have to wonder if creating such a weak-link to power all nighttime running lights is not recall worthy. He suggested full module replacement i do have video to share of this occurring.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	59000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PINE GROVE MILLS, PA
VIN pattern	3VWVA7AT0DMXXXXXX
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
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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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Vehicle speed	40
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 Volkswagen BEETLE Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 Volkswagen BEETLE Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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