Volkswagen New Beetle recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
5 recalls found for the Volkswagen New Beetle in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 191 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Volkswagen New Beetle recalls
- Dec 4, 200303V508000Equipment15,115 vehicles2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
On certain passenger vehicles, the tire information label is incorrect identifying the vehicle as a five-passenger vehicle, instead of a four-passenger vehicle.
- Sep 29, 200303V356000Air bags333 vehicles2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
On certain passenger vehicles, the passenger detection function of the passive occupant detection system (pods) may become disabled.
- Jul 25, 200303V265000Exterior lighting295,136 vehicles1998-2001 Volkswagen New Beetle
On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.
- Sep 12, 200202V244000Equipment332,950 vehiclesVolkswagen Cabrio, Golf and 2 more models
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." child seat anchorages installed…
- Jan 31, 200202V031000Service brakes, hydraulic55,000 vehiclesVolkswagen Golf, Jetta and 1 more model
On some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Other Volkswagen models
- Volkswagen Jetta86 recalls
- Volkswagen Golf60 recalls
- Volkswagen Passat56 recalls
- Volkswagen Atlas48 recalls
- Volkswagen Beetle40 recalls
- Volkswagen Tiguan39 recalls
- Volkswagen GTI34 recalls
- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport30 recalls
- Volkswagen ID.426 recalls
- Volkswagen Rabbit21 recalls
- Volkswagen Golf R16 recalls
- Volkswagen Scirocco16 recalls