Volkswagen Type I recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
16 recalls found for the Volkswagen Type I in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 Volkswagen Type I | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 Volkswagen Type I | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 Volkswagen Type I | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 Volkswagen Type I | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 Volkswagen Type I | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 Volkswagen Type I | 7 | 0 |
| 1967 Volkswagen Type I | 1 | 0 |
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Newest Volkswagen Type I recalls
- Aug 5, 197777V117000Exterior lighting1,700 vehiclesVolkswagen Beetle, Super Beetle and 1 more model
On the involved vehicles, lenses were installed in an inverted position.
- Mar 25, 197575V049000Power train1,760 vehicles1975 Volkswagen Type I
- Nov 8, 197474V211000Fuel system, gasoline16,000 vehicles1975 Volkswagen Type I
- Sep 21, 197171V163000Service brakes, hydraulic10,000 vehiclesVolkswagen Type I, Type II and 2 more models
- Nov 7, 197171V005000Steering78,100 vehiclesVolkswagen Type I, Type III and 1 more model
- Nov 25, 197070V142000Fuel system, gasoline6,500 vehiclesVolkswagen Type I and Type II
- Sep 9, 197070V109000Equipment688 vehicles1970 Volkswagen Type I
- Sep 2, 197070V104000Steering41 vehicles1971 Volkswagen Type I
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