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2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2008127 · manufacturer campaign R6

16 April 2008

Transport Canada lists: Beetle 2003–2005

What is wrong

On certain New Beetle convertible, a frontal crash sensor for the advanced (dual-stage) airbag system may fail. If this occurs, the airbag indicator light will illuminate, and the fallback algorithm will ensure the frontal airbags deploy if needed. However, in low-severity frontal impacts, the front airbags may deploy more forcefully than designed, increasing the risk of injury to out-of-position front seat occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the airbag frontal crash sensors.

2,661 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2006122 · manufacturer campaign N4

24 May 2006

Transport Canada lists: Beetle 1998–2007 · Golf 1999–2007 · Gti 1999–2007 · Jetta 1998–2007 · and 1 more

What is wrong

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.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch with a newly revised version. This action includes vehicles previously affected by Transport Canada recall 03-184 and 04-075. The switch installed during this prior repair may not function properly. Note: parts available December 2006.

244,526 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2004435 · manufacturer campaign VY

13 December 2004

Transport Canada lists: Beetle 2004–2005 · Golf 2004–2005 · Jetta 2004–2005 · Passat 2004–2005

What is wrong

On certain vehicle equipped with TDI-PD (Pumpe-Düse) engines, the high-pressure diesel pumps were produced with improper fasteners. In rare cases, one of these improper fasteners may yield due to repeated cyclic loading and allow diesel fuel to escape from the high-pressure pump. Diesel fuel in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire. Additionally, due to the quantity of fuel that may be released, there is a crash risk posed to vehicles traveling behind the subject vehicle.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a replacement diesel pump kit.

8,072 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Label

Transport Canada recall 2003313 · manufacturer campaign VB NEW CODE ASSIGNED IS ZH

5 December 2003

Transport Canada lists: Beetle 2004

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the tire information label incorrectly identifies the vehicle as a five-passenger instead of a four-passenger vehicle.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will send a new label to owners of affected vehicles.

375 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.