Volkswagen New Beetle air bags problems by year
13 NHTSA owner complaints name the air bags across 5 New Beetle model years. The most reported year is 2000 with 5 reports.
| Year | Air Bags reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 New Beetle | 2 | 10% | — | |
| 2001 New Beetle | 2 | 5% | — | |
| 2000 New Beetle | 5 | 13% | — | |
| 1999 New Beetle | 2 | 6% | — | |
| 1998 New Beetle | 2 | 7% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the air bags. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.