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Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

5 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle - 1% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V586000Reported December 15, 2004 - 19,284 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 15, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 19,284 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train157Air Bags76Visibility67Electrical System47Engine33Vehicle Structure16
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.