1998 Volkswagen New Beetle recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Recall campaigns
1
Total campaign units reported
295K
Fire / crash risk
0 / 0
Most recent filing
Jul 25, 2003
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
Affected components
Exterior Lighting 1
Nearby model years
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Jul 25, 2003Safety1998–2001 Volkswagen New Beetle — Exterior Lighting
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
03V265000 · 295K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC