Volkswagen New Beetle recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Volkswagen New Beetle has 5 recall campaigns and 127 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2000, 2001, 2003.

5recalls
127complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
Photo: 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
200601000
2004212000
2003020202
2002115002
2001339403
2000240252
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Volkswagen New Beetle?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 (40), 2001 (39), 2003 (20) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.