1999 Volkswagen Beetle recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Recall campaigns
1
Total campaign units reported
646K
Fire / crash risk
0 / 1
Most recent filing
May 24, 2006
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
Affected components
Exterior Lighting 1
Nearby model years
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- May 24, 2006Crash risk1998–2002 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999–2002 Volkswagen Jetta — Exterior Lighting
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CONTROLS, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING SAFETY RECALLS 03V-265 OR 04V-096.
06V183000 · 646K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC