Volkswagen NEW Beetle
Volkswagen NEW Beetle — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Generations of the Volkswagen NEW Beetle
Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.
| Generation | Facelift | Price today | Units for sale | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 1998–2007 | — | — | 0 | 6 | 861 |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).
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About the Volkswagen NEW Beetle
The Volkswagen New Beetle is a compact car introduced by Volkswagen in 1997, drawing heavy inspiration from the exterior design of the original Volkswagen Beetle. Unlike the original Beetle, the New Beetle has its engine in the front driving the front wheels, with luggage storage in the rear. It received a facelift in 2005 and was in production until 2011, nearly fourteen years since its introduction.
Source: Wikipedia — Volkswagen New Beetle, CC BY-SA.
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 254 | Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Air Bags |
| 2002 | 1 | 190 | Air Bags, Electrical System, Power Train |
| 2004 | 2 | 361 | Power Train, Air Bags, Visibility |
| 2007 | 0 | 56 | Air Bags, Power Train, Seat Belts |
| 2008 | 0 | 60 | Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Structure |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | — |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.