Volkswagen New Beetle Recalls by Year
| Year | Recalls | Worst severity | Complaints | Severity Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Serious | 18 | 0.00 | |
| 2003 | No open recalls | 30 | 0.60 | |
| 2002 | Critical | 35 | 0.23 | |
| 2001 | Critical | 56 | 0.68 | |
| 2000 | Moderate | 45 | 1.04 | |
| 1999 | Moderate | 40 | 0.30 | |
| 1998 | Moderate | 37 | 0.68 |