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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2003 Volkswagen Beetle recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Exterior lighting | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 7, 201414E007000 | Engine and engine cooling: engineA failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14E007000
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| Apr 7, 200909E012000 | Exterior lightingDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E012000
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| Apr 17, 200808V178000 | Air bags: frontal sensor/control module-inactiveIN LOW-SEVERITY FRONTAL IMPACTS, THE FRONT AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY MORE FORCEFULLY THAN DESIGNED, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO OUT-OF-POSITION FRONT SEAT… DetailsHide details for campaign 08V178000
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| Mar 29, 200707E023000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinderLOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E023000
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| Feb 20, 200707V063000 | Exterior lighting: brake lights switchTHE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V063000
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Owner complaints by component0
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 hNo owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Volkswagen Beetle.
Other Volkswagen Beetle model years
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2003 Volkswagen Beetle recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Volkswagen Beetle have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recent, 14E007000 (reported March 7, 2014), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2003 Volkswagen Beetle recalls for?
The largest group is exterior lighting, with 2 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (1), air bags (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Volkswagen 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.
Check a specific Volkswagen by VIN
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