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2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Hatchback · 7 trims · 1.8 L 4-cylinder, 1.9 L 4-cylinder, 2.0 L 4-cylinder 3 recalls

Typical repair costs

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Fuel economy

Trim City Highway Combined
New Beetle 11.7 8.7 10.3 L/100 km
New Beetle 11.0 8.6 9.9 L/100 km
New Beetle 8.1 5.9 7.1 L/100 km
New Beetle 6.7 5.4 6.1 L/100 km
New Beetle 11.7 8.8 10.4 L/100 km
New Beetle 11.0 8.2 9.7 L/100 km

Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.

Recalls

Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.

  • Lights And Instruments Transport Canada 2006122 ·

    On certain Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta wagon, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, Passat and Passat wagon, the brake lamp switch may malfunction. If this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked. Correction:...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Electrical Transport Canada 2003184 ·

    On certain vehicle, the brake lamp switch may malfunction. If this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or the lamps could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked. Correction: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake lamp switch.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Brakes Transport Canada 2002028 ·

    On certain passenger vehicles short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (ABS). This can result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the ABS control unit.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 6 U.S. recalls

U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.

  • Engine and engine cooling: engine NHTSA (U.S.) 14E007000 ·

    The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a bl...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Exterior lighting NHTSA (U.S.) 09E012000 ·

    SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS,...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Exterior lighting: headlights NHTSA (U.S.) 08E050000 ·

    K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLEC...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Exterior lighting NHTSA (U.S.) 06E060000 ·

    CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Exterior lighting NHTSA (U.S.) 06E049000 ·

    CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE S...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Exterior lighting NHTSA (U.S.) 06E026000 ·

    CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108,...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.

Maintenance schedule

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Specs

Body type
Hatchback
Engines
1.8 L 4-cylinder, 1.9 L 4-cylinder, 2.0 L 4-cylinder
Fuel
Gas
Transmissions
Manual 6-spd, Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
Drivetrains
FWD