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1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

7 recalls name the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. Newest first.

Owner complaints

174 complaints17 involved a crash20 involved a fire18 injuries

What owners report most

  1. Electrical system50
  2. Engine and engine cooling35
  3. Power train32
  4. Visibility27
  5. Air bags22
  6. Exterior lighting17
  7. Structure17
  8. Seats11
  9. Service brakes, hydraulic11
  10. Equipment10

Latest complaints

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

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