2002 Volkswagen New Beetle recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 2002 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
55K
Fire / crash risk
1 / 0
Most recent filing
Jan 31, 2002
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
Affected components
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 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.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Campaigns
- Jan 31, 2002Fire risk2001–2002 Volkswagen Golf, 2001–2002 Volkswagen Jetta, 2001–2002 Volkswagen New Beetle — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).
02V031000 · 55K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC