How many recalls does the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle have?

The 1971 Volkswagen Beetle has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1971 Volkswagen Beetle has an open recall?

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1971 Volkswagen Beetle Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1971 Volkswagen Beetle has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 11,635 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 71V029000 1971-02-23 6,000 affected

Defect

VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CIRCULAR NO T-205/70.SUPER BEETLE.POSSI BILITY THATSUSPENSION STRUT MOUNTING ON SIDE PANEL WAS INCORR ECTLY WELDED DURINGPRODUCTION.IF WELD FAILS, COULD LOOSEN S USPENSION STRUT AND CAUSE LOSS OFSTEERING.(CORRECT BY INSTA LLING MODIFIED PANELS.)

STEERING 71V030000 1971-02-23 735 affected

Defect

VOLKSWAGON CAMPAIGN NO N/A.SUPER BEETLE.POSSIBILITY THAT S LOTTED NUTS ONOUTER LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD ENDS CONNECTING ST EERING KNUCKLES WEREINSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.(CORRECT BY RETO RQUING NUTS TO 22 FT.LBS.)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 70V121000 1970-10-06 4,900 affected

Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT BRAKE HOSE LEADING FROM MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER TO RESERVOIR MAYNOT BE PROPERLY INSTALLED.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING THE REASSEMBLY WHERENECESSARY.) POSSIBILITY THAT GAS TANK FILLER CAP DOES NOT PROPERLY SEAT INFILLER NECK.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WHERE NECESSARY.)

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1971 Volkswagen Beetle as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.