Does the 1977 Volkswagen Type I have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1977 Volkswagen Type I recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volkswagen dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1977 Volkswagen Type I?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1977 Volkswagen Type I recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1977 Volkswagen Type I. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Volkswagen been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1977 Volkswagen Type I recalls, newest first

August 5, 1977NHTSA 77V1170001,700 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Tail lights

Summary: On the involved vehicles, lenses were installed in an inverted position. This fails to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment".
Remedy: Dealer will replace both the left and right tail light lenses on all affected vehicles, free of charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1977 Volkswagen Type I were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Volkswagen Type I years

Other 1977 Volkswagen models

Questions

Does the 1977 Volkswagen Type I have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1977 Volkswagen Type I recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volkswagen dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1977 Volkswagen Type I?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.