1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle

Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.

Recalls (US model-wide)

We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.

Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain

What we found

2003-07-25Recall 03V265000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Details
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.

Owner complaints (US model-wide)

Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.

Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain

EXTERIOR LIGHTING: 10
VISIBILITY: 7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 3
SEATS: 3
AIR BAGS: 2
FUEL SYSTEM: 2

Other years of the Volkswagen NEW Beetle

1999

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