Recalls by year · NHTSA data
Volkswagen Beetle recalls, 2000–2019
Safety recall campaigns and owner complaints NHTSA has on file for 19 Volkswagen Beetle model years, 2000–2019; the 2002 has the most recall campaigns (8). Pick a year for campaign IDs, dates, remedies and complaints by component, or check one car by VIN.
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Volkswagen Beetle model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Beetle | 4 | 15 |
| 2018 Beetle | 4 | 17 |
| 2017 Beetle | 4 | 17 |
| 2016 Beetle | 4 | 59 |
| 2015 Beetle | 6 | 99 |
| 2014 Beetle | 6 | 54 |
| 2013 Beetle | 7 | 101 |
| 2012 Beetle | 7 | 65 |
| 2010 Beetle | 3 | 30 |
| 2009 Beetle | 2 | 33 |
| 2008 Beetle | 3 | 60 |
| 2007 Beetle | 2 | 56 |
| 2006 Beetle | 4 | 124 |
| 2005 Beetle | 6 | 261 |
| 2004 Beetle | 6 | 349 |
| 2003 Beetle | 5 | 314 |
| 2002 Beetle | 8 | 165 |
| 2001 Beetle | 8 | 203 |
| 2000 Beetle | 7 | 263 |
Model years with three or more NHTSA recall campaigns, a recall plus owner complaints, or enough complaints to say something. NHTSA files variants (engine badges, cab styles, hybrids) under one model; each year's page merges them. Counts from NHTSA's data files as of 2026-10-26.