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2001 Volkswagen Beetle

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

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These records cover every 2001 Volkswagen Beetle. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

8 recalls name the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle. Newest first.

Owner complaints

203 complaints12 involved a crash9 involved a fire9 injuries1 deaths

What owners report most

  1. Engine and engine cooling46
  2. Electrical system45
  3. Air bags40
  4. Exterior lighting32
  5. Power train24
  6. Service brakes, hydraulic18
  7. Seat belts11
  8. Engine10
  9. Visibility7
  10. Fuel/propulsion system6

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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