2000 Volkswagen New Beetle recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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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
- Sep 12, 2002Safety2000–2001 Volkswagen Cabrio, 2000–2001 Volkswagen Golf, 2000–2001 Volkswagen Jetta and 1 other model — Equipment
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.
02V244000 · 333K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC