Recalls by year · NHTSA data
Volkswagen New Beetle recalls, 2000–2004
Safety recall campaigns and owner complaints NHTSA has on file for 5 Volkswagen New Beetle model years, 2000–2004; the 2001 has the most recall campaigns (3). Pick a year for campaign IDs, dates, remedies and complaints by component, or check one car by VIN.
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Volkswagen New Beetle model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 New Beetle | 2 | 12 |
| 2003 New Beetle | 0 | 20 |
| 2002 New Beetle | 1 | 15 |
| 2001 New Beetle | 3 | 39 |
| 2000 New Beetle | 2 | 40 |
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.