2002 Volkswagen Beetle Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 512miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, 1% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 512 miles.
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 left front wheel split in half while driving at normal speed. The consumer hit a curb as a result. The front and side airbag deployed. Please describe further. (Volkswagen Beetle 2003 not in system.)”
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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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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