Volkswagen Beetle check engine light reports by year
60 NHTSA complaints describe persistent or recurring check-engine warnings on Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The most reported year is 2001 with 16 reports.
| Year | Reports | Share of narratives | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Beetle | 14 | 4% | |
| 2003 Beetle | 8 | 3% | |
| 2001 Beetle | 16 | 8% | |
| 2000 Beetle | 10 | 4% | |
| 1999 Beetle | 7 | 4% | |
| 1998 Beetle | 5 | 3% |
Counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives — one complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate. Raw counts favor years that sold in larger numbers.