How many recalls does the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle have?

The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1972 Volkswagen Beetle has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1972 Volkswagen Beetle Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Defect investigations

Investigation DP76006 Opened 1976-03-18 · closed 1976-05-20

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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 1972 Volkswagen Beetle as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.