Vehicle Report

2006 Volkswagen New Beetle

2.5 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)

VIN 3VWSW31C96M415709

Hatchback Front Wheel Drive Manual Europe/Germany

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2006

Year

Volkswagen

Make

New Beetle

Model

$17,180

MSRP

Safety Recalls

4 open campaigns

10V621000 2010-12-10

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPOR...

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD FUEL LINE. ADDITIONALLY, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE MODEL, DEALERS WILL EITHER REMOVE THE PLASTIC TAB FROM THE WINDSHIELD...

07E023000 2007-03-29

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUI...

Fix: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

07V063000 2007-02-20

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBE...

06V043000 2006-02-09

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 17-INCH WHEELS AND A 2.5L ENGINE FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH...

Fix: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW TIRE INFORMATION LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM FREE OF CHARGE....

Source: NHTSA, matched by year/make/model — recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer, who can also confirm remedy status for this exact VIN.

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine

2.5L I5

Type

Gas

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Transmission

Manual

Valves

20 (Double overhead cam (DOHC))

Performance & Economy

Horsepower

150 hp @ 5,000 rpm

Torque

170 lb-ft @ 3,750 rpm

0–60 mph

6.24 s

City / Highway

20 / 28 mpg

Combined

23 mpg

Fuel tank

14.5 gal

Range (combined)

290 mi

Dimensions & Weight

Length

161 in

Width

67 in

Height

59 in

Wheelbase

98 in

Curb weight

2,884 lbs

Gross weight

3,656 lbs

Seats

Doors

Factory Equipment

Safety

2 front headrests 2 rear headrests Child seat anchors Daytime running lights Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags Electronic brakeforce distribution Engine immobilizer Front seatbelt pretensioners Remote anti-theft alarm system Stability control Traction control 4-wheel ABS Emergency braking assist Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system Turn signal mirrors Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes

Convenience

2 one-touch power windows Remote keyless power door locks Heated mirrors Power mirrors

Rear three-quarter view

Factory Exterior Colors

Shadow Blue

Salsa Red

Sunflower Yellow

Platinum Gray

Reflex Silver

Harvest Moon Beige

Gecko Green

Factory Warranty

basic 4 yr./ 50000 mi.

drivetrain 5 yr./ 60000 mi.

roadside 4 yr./ unlimited mi.

rust 12 yr./ unlimited mi.

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