2002 Volkswagen Beetle Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, 1% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The interior smells strongly of crayons and will not go away with shampooing, cleaning and/or other methods of odor removal. The odor is very strong and rubs off on clothing and skin whilst seated.”
NHTSA complaint #10864673, filed 2016-05, 54,000 miles“During a rear impact, my son states his seat lumbar section tilted towards the back seating area and the passenger seat (empty) tilted forward, towards the windsheild. My son litterally had to use the steering will to help pull himself back up forward.”
NHTSA complaint #764482, filed 2002-07Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 7% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 11 | 6% |
| 1998 | 12 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle
43 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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