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2002 Volkswagen New Beetle recalls

1 campaign

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. Recalls apply to specific VINs, and the repair is free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included.

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02V-031

Service brakes

Free remedy

ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).

Risk: THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS CONTROL UNIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Service brakes, hydraulicReported Jan 31, 2002NHTSA 02V031000

7 owner complaints cite service brakes, hydraulic · read them

Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page

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