There are 2 owner-reported tires & wheels complaints for the 2002 Volkswagen Beetlein NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
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.) *JB *MR
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE LEFT REAR TIRE EXPLODED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THE DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A GAS STATION TO REPLACE THE TIRE. *PH
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026