| Issue ID | 1225095 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10778862 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 16/06/15 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The backup camera is so dim it is useless. Although some vw cameras have adjustable brightness, my model does not and even the dealer said it was useless. Was shown other models with same problem. I have contacted dealer and vw of amer. And was told nothing could be done. Needs new sensor or replacement. A real safety issue. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ALISO VIEJO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3VW517AT8FMXXXXXX |
| 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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