Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 Beetle are official communications between Volkswagen & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #340001

      Date Announced:
      MAR 10, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612470

      CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A HUMMING NOISE FROM GENERAL AREA OF THE FRONT END DURING CORNERING, ON VEHICLES WITH 02J TRANSMISSIONS. *MJS Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

    • TSB #0201

      Date Announced:
      APR 15, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633840

      REAR BRAKE PADS THAT APPEAR TO BE WORN PREMATURELY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0001

      Date Announced:
      NOV 27, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #619137

      THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INSPECTING THE REAR BRAKE PADS DUE TO PREMATURE WORN. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #2010464

      Date Announced:
      MAY 14, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021962

      MIL IS ON AND/OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS RATTLING. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #05012007

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021950

      EMISSIONS RECALL CIRCULAR. REPROGRAMMING OF ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND REPLACEMENT OF MALFUNCTIONING OXYGEN SENSOR. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #0501

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016900

      MIL IS ON AND OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS RATTLING. *SC Read More »

    • TSB #0405

      Date Announced:
      DEC 03, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011901

      HYBRID OIL PAN, INSTALLING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0409

      Date Announced:
      MAY 10, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007711

      EVALUATING FUEL MIXTURE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES- HOW TO PERFORM EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSIS RELATED TO FUEL SYSTEM ADAPTATION - SYSTEM TOO RICH/TOO LEAN. VOLKSWAGEN. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #0410

      Date Announced:
      MAY 10, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007712

      EVALUATING FUEL MIXTURE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) - HOW TO PERFORM EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSTIC RELATED TO FUEL SYSTEM ADAPTATION SYSTEM TOO RICH/ TOO LEAN. VOLKSWAGEN. *MJ Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #170001

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612460

      INFORMATION REGARDING THE CAPACITIES OF THE ENGINE OIL WITH FILTER CHANGE. *MJS Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

    • TSB #010702

      Date Announced:
      JAN 11, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021315

      DTC'S P1297 (17705) OR P1557 (17965) STORED IN DTC MEMORY. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY INTAKE HOSES LEAKING (DURING BOOST CONDITIONS) DUE TO INCORRECT TORQUE ON CLAMPS OR IMPROPER PLACEMENT, WORN OR TORN INTAKE HOSES. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #2015831

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026848

      VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #200002

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612477

      INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THE GROUNDING STRAP DURING REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK. *MJS Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #0001

      Date Announced:
      JAN 28, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610177

      CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION IN LIMP MODE WITH NO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

    • TSB #9904

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610160

      A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE SHIFTER LEVER MAY VIBRATE / KNOCK IN 1ST, 2ND, 3RD OR 4TH GEARS. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB # TB-94-10-02

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036467

      VOLKSWAGEN: HEADLIGHTS MAY INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. THE HEADLAMPS OR INSIDE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE SPEED. Read More »

    • TSB #0603

      Date Announced:
      JAN 30, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019085

      DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1176 IS STORED IN DTC MEMORY (NEW BEETLE 1.8T, ENGINE CODE APH). *NM Read More »

    • TSB #0502

      Date Announced:
      JAN 14, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012457

      DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1603 (18011) STORED IN DTC MEMORY. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #TB-09-10-02

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10035204

      VOLKSWAGEN: HEADLIGHTS MAY INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. AT IDLE SPEED THE ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CAN FLUCTUATE, AS THE ALTERNATOR CANNOT FULLY COMPENSATE THE FLUCTUATIONS. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

    • TSB #TB-09-10-02

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10035204

      VOLKSWAGEN: HEADLIGHTS MAY INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. AT IDLE SPEED THE ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CAN FLUCTUATE, AS THE ALTERNATOR CANNOT FULLY COMPENSATE THE FLUCTUATIONS. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB # TB-94-10-02

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036467

      VOLKSWAGEN: HEADLIGHTS MAY INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. THE HEADLAMPS OR INSIDE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE SPEED. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

    • TSB #970102

      Date Announced:
      JUN 25, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022464

      WIRING HARNESS, COOLANT CONTAMINATION AT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *KB Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

    • TSB #0103

      Date Announced:
      AUG 15, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #626970

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTION. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #900101

      Date Announced:
      JUN 27, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621623

      SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTIONING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0102

      Date Announced:
      MAY 08, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621611

      A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE COOLANT RESERVOIR BOTTLE WIRING CONNECTOR CONTAMINATING THE WIRING HARNESS AND / OR CONTAMINATION RESULTING IN VARIOUS MALFUNCTIONS OF THE INSTRUMENT PLANEL. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • TSB #9903

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607923

      INFORMATION PERTAINING TO ENGINE CONTROL MODULE CODES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9901

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607924

      TECHNICAL BULLETIN REGARDING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE CODES. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #9911

      Date Announced:
      JUN 25, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608349

      INFORMATION ON THE ANTI-THEFT IMMOBILIZER ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD). MJS Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #TB-09-10-02

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10035204

      VOLKSWAGEN: HEADLIGHTS MAY INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. AT IDLE SPEED THE ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CAN FLUCTUATE, AS THE ALTERNATOR CANNOT FULLY COMPENSATE THE FLUCTUATIONS. Read More »

    • TSB # TB-94-10-02

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036467

      VOLKSWAGEN: HEADLIGHTS MAY INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. THE HEADLAMPS OR INSIDE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE SPEED. Read More »

    • TSB #940001

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612442

      INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPAIR OF THE HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. *MJS Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

    • TSB #0401

      Date Announced:
      FEB 17, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10006057

      NEW STYLE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REQUIRES CARE DURING INSTALLATION TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO SWITCH. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #102

      Date Announced:
      OCT 22, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004523

      SAFETY RECALL - WT - BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #31703

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004522

      SAFETY RECALL - WT - NEW BEETLE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #0603

      Date Announced:
      APR 26, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020720

      DOOR WINDOWS, MAY SEPERATE FROM WINDOW REGULATOR CLAMPS. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #0307

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001570

      DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR REPAIRS. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #9904

      Date Announced:
      OCT 22, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610161

      SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE SUNROOF SLIDING HEADLINER, REPLACING SLIDES. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    • TSB #800001

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612463

      VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE NO AIR FLOW ADJUSTMENT AT CENTER AIR OUTLET (S). *MJS Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

    • TSB #0201

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633842

      FRESH AIR BLOWER MOTOR, INOPERATIVE AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES NEAR OR BELOW FREEZING. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #0402

      Date Announced:
      MAY 10, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007885

      DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR REPAIRING. *MJ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING DOOR WINDOW, SEPARATES FROM WINDOW REGULATOR CLAMPS. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

    • TSB #2015831

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026848

      VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

    • TSB #9913

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608352

      SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE LUBRICATION OF THE DOOR LOCKS DURING THE PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. MJS Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

    • TSB #0001

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610178

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THROTTLE PEDAL VIBRATION AT IDLE AND / OR RAPPING NOISE AGAINST ENGINE COVER HEARD ON VEHICLES WITH SECONDARY AIR INJECTION. *TT Read More »

    INTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #0205

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000542

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0410, P0411, OR P1423 STORED IN DTC MEMORY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0204

      Date Announced:
      AUG 22, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000544

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0410, P0411, P1200, OR P1423 STORED. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #9911

      Date Announced:
      DEC 09, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610164

      CONCERNS WITH POOR OR NO RECEPTION FROM AM RADIO. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9909

      Date Announced:
      OCT 25, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610162

      SUBJECT REGARDING PREMIUM V RADIO, CODING AFTER CD-CHANGER OR CD-PLAYER INSTALLATION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9907

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607937

      CONDITIONS WITH POOR AM RECEPTION. *TT Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #9920

      Date Announced:
      NOV 23, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610173

      CONCERNS WITH THE ARMREST CUPHOLD MISSING AT PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. *TT Read More »