Volkswagen New Beetle recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the Volkswagen New Beetle, covering 698,534 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Volkswagen New Beetle recalls by model year

2004 2 2002 1 2001 3 2000 2 1999 1 1998 1

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Equipment: other: labelsReported December 4, 2003 · 15,115 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the tire information label is incorrect identifying the vehicle as a five-passenger vehicle, instead of a four-passenger vehicle.
Risk: Exceeding the correct seating capacity in a vehicle puts occupants at risk for injury in a crash, and can result in vehicle overloading, which can affect vehicle handling and put you at risk for a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be sent a new label and installation instructions. Owner notification began on february 9, 2004. Owners should contact vwoa at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 03V508000 · Recall details

Air bagsReported September 29, 2003 · 333 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the passenger detection function of the passive occupant detection system (pods) may become disabled.
Risk: Should the pods control unit malfunction, the air bag system in the vehicle will not work as designed and may not be able to properly protect occupants in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the pods. Owner notification originally began october 3, 2003. Vw has determined that additional vehicles need to be repaired. The recall for the additional vehicles is expected to begin on december 17, 2004. Owners should contact vwoa at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 03V356000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported July 25, 2003 · 295,136 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.
Risk: If this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or the lamps could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake lamp switches. Owner notification began september 26, 2003. Owners should contact vwoa at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 03V265000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: owners/service/other manualReported September 12, 2002 · 332,950 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. Also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for attaching the decals to the lower seat backs. Owner notification is expected to begin september 15, 2002. Owners should contact vwoa at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 02V244000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported January 31, 2002 · 55,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Risk: This can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS control unit. Owner notification began march 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 02V031000 · Recall details

Questions about the Volkswagen New Beetle recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Volkswagen New Beetle have?

5, covering equipment, air bags and exterior lighting.

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