AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 30 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #03V265000 VW/BRAKE LAMP SWITCH NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 9 complaints
- Visibility 6 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Seats 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 2 complaints
Of the 30 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 30 complaints, owners report 2 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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