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2014 Volkswagen BEETLE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1107676
Internal NHTSA #	10631331
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	BEETLE
Model Year	2014
File date	02/08/14
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The new 2014 beetle i purchased at heritage volkswagen of reisterstown, maryland has left me stranded 3 times since i brought it home. The first time was in front of my house. I put the key in the ignition with the brake pressed, seatbelt buckled, and all doors closed. The key would not turn in the ignition. I was unable to go anywhere. I was given a key and told that the second key had been misplaced and as soon as they found it they would send it to me. I just received it this week. The second time i was stranded was at the columbia mall. The same thing happened and after about 20 minutes, it started. The third time was at my school. It was week before last, one of the hottest days of the summer. I had an appointment after school and so i got out a few minutes early. I got into a 120 degree car and the same thing happened. The windows would not roll down and shutting the door, buckling up, and pressing the brake, the key would not turn in the ignition. I was sweating through all my clothes and feeling panicked. I am 63 and have owned a pt cruiser for over 12 years and wanted a new car for peace of mind that i would not be stranded one day if my pt didn't start. Now i am afraid to drive the beetle because i don't know if it will start or not. I have an appointment for the 30 day check tomorrow, which is the earliest i could take it in, but just got a bill for 115. 00 for diagnostics. I was told that the first month check was a courtesy, to see if there are any concerns. The car is brand new!! Anything wrong with it should be covered with no charge. I am so disappointed and furious and feel that i have been sold a lemon. After reading several posts, by other owners, this appears to be a problem that many vw owners are having. I should have been made aware of this problem when i was looking at the beetle on the lot.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	30
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ELLICOTT CITY , MD
VIN pattern	3VWJ17AT1EMXXXXXX
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?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	0
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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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2014 Volkswagen BEETLE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2014 Volkswagen BEETLE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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