NHTSA lists 39 complaints for the 2001 Volkswagen NEW Beetle, 4 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 3 complaints mention an injury, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | 25.6% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | 17.9% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | 12.8% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 12.8% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 10.3% |
| VISIBILITY | 3 | 7.7% |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 5.1% |
| TIRES | 2 | 5.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 5.1% |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | 2.6% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IGNITION | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WIRING | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| VISIBILITY | WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | FRONTAL | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | SIDE/WINDOW | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
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3 recalls.
Date: 2003-07-25. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2002-09-12. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT MARKED OR DESCRIBED AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD. (excerpt)
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 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2002-01-31. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
0 investigations; 0 open.
19 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| VISIBILITY | 2 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
Date: 2004-05-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
EVALUATING FUEL MIXTURE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES- HOW TO PERFORM EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSIS RELATED TO FUEL SYSTEM ADAPTATION - SYSTEM TOO RICH/TOO LEAN. VOLKSWAGEN. *MJ
Date: 2004-05-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
EVALUATING FUEL MIXTURE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) - HOW TO PERFORM EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSTIC RELATED TO FUEL SYSTEM ADAPTATION SYSTEM TOO RICH/ TOO LEAN. VOLKSWAGEN. *MJ
Date: 2004-05-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR REPAIRING. *MJ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING DOOR WINDOW, SEPARATES FROM WINDOW REGULATOR CLAMPS. *TT
Date: 2004-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION COILS. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT IF ONE OF THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION COIL FAILS, ROUGH IDLING OR REDUCED DRIVING POWER COULD OCCUR IN ADDITION TO ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT. *TT *MJ
Date: 2004-02-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
NEW STYLE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REQUIRES CARE DURING INSTALLATION TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO SWITCH. *TT
Date: 2003-10-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
SAFETY RECALL - WT - BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TT
Date: 2003-10-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
SAFETY RECALL - WT - NEW BEETLE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TT
Date: 2003-04-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR REPAIRS. *TT
Date: 2002-08-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: INTERIOR LIGHTING.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0410, P0411, P1200, OR P1423 STORED. *TT
Date: 2002-03-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
FRESH AIR BLOWER MOTOR, INOPERATIVE AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES NEAR OR BELOW FREEZING. *TT
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| NEW BEETLE | 39 |
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