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Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle

NHTSA data on file today

The 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Recall campaigns on file

NHTSA #03V508000 VW/TIRE INFORMATION LABEL NHTSA notice
NHTSA #03V356000 VW/PODS DISABLED NHTSA notice

Most-cited components in owner complaints

Visibility 6 complaints
Air Bags 2 complaints
Structure 2 complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle

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