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2002 Volkswagen New Beetle recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 31, 200202V031000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipTHIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 02V031000
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Owner complaints by component187
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 44 | 24 |
| Electrical system | 40 | 21 |
| Power train | 33 | 18 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 25 | 13 |
| Exterior lighting | 17 | 9 |
| Visibility | 15 | 8 |
| Seat belts | 14 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 7 |
| Structure | 10 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 7 | 4 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 3 |
| Equipment | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 5 | 3 |
15 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“Unknown”
- Vehicle speed control
“I was driving down the road an the car started accelerating all by it's self so I pulled over but every time I let off the break it acted like I had the gas to the floor.”
- Electrical system
“I was driving on the highway with my daughter and girlfriend when suddenly the car caught an electrical fire out of nowhere.”
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2002 Volkswagen New Beetle recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. The most recent, 02V031000 (reported January 31, 2002), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 44 complaints out of 187 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 14 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
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