1998-2005 Volkswagen New Beetle: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
2005 Volkswagen New Beetle
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1998-2005 Volkswagen New Beetle directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
1998-02 Beetle:
The brake-lamp switch may malfunction. Dealer will inspect and replace all affected parts.
2001-02 Beetle:
ABS Electrical Control Unit can short circuit, causing a fire.
2003-2005 New Beetle convertibles equipped with an advanced (dual-stage) airbag system:
The front airbags may deploy more forcefully than needed in a low-speed crash due to one or more defective crash sensors. Dealers will inspect each vehicle to determine that the specific defective crash sensor is present on one or both sides of the vehicle. All defective crash sensors will be replaced.
2004 Beetle:
The passenger detection function of the passive occupant detection system may become disabled, resulting in possible air bag malfunction. Dealer will reprogram affected systems.
2004-05 diesel Beetle:
High-pressure diesel pump may contain an improper fastener, which could allow diesel fuel to escape.
2004-2005 Volkswagen New Beetle equipped with an advanced (dual-stage) airbag system:
The front airbags may deploy more forcefully than needed in a low-speed crash due to one or more defective crash sensors. Dealers will inspect each vehicle to determine that the specific defective crash sensor is present on one or both sides of the vehicle. All defective crash sensors will be replaced.
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