by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
VW NEW BEETLE RECALLS - (10 Recalls Found)
Since 1972, VW has issued a total of 1397 car recalls worldwide. Of those recalls, 10 have been for the VW NEW BEETLE starting in 2002. This accounts for approximately 2.4% of the 58048 car recalls issued by the NHTSA since 1966. The NEW BEETLE accounts for less than 1.0% of all the VW recalls issued since 1972. Compared to other car manufacturers, VW ranks #15 in overall number of recalls issued by a car maker.
Please keep in mind these numbers are for statistical purposes only & do not necessarily reflect the quality of the VW NEW BEETLE or VW itself. These figures are based only on the number of recalls issued and NOT the total number of vehicles affected by a particular recall.
Find your VW NEW BEETLE listed below. Results are sorted year from newest to oldest. Select the desired VW NEW BEETLE to view the complete recall details.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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2004 Recalls ↓
Problem: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER DETECTION FUNCTION OF THE PASSIVE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS) MAY BECOME DISABLED. Recall Details - 9/29/2003
Problem: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TIRE INFORMATION LABEL IS INCORRECT IDENTIFYING THE VEHICLE AS A FIVE-PASSENGER VEHICLE, INSTEAD OF A FOUR-PASSENGER VEHICLE. Recall Details - 12/4/2003
2002 Recalls ↓
Problem: ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). Recall Details - 1/31/2002
2001 Recalls ↓
Problem: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE'S REAR SEATS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY MARKINGS, AND THEIR LOCATION AND USE BE DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. Recall Details - 9/12/2002
Problem: ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). Recall Details - 1/31/2002
Problem: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION. Recall Details - 7/25/2003
2000 Recalls ↓
Problem: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION. Recall Details - 7/25/2003
Problem: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE'S REAR SEATS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY MARKINGS, AND THEIR LOCATION AND USE BE DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. Recall Details - 9/12/2002
1999 Recalls ↓
Problem: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION. Recall Details - 7/25/2003
1998 Recalls ↓
Problem: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION. Recall Details - 7/25/2003
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