Volkswagen Type III recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
7 recalls found for the Volkswagen Type III in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 1 owner complaint. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 Volkswagen Type III | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 Volkswagen Type III | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 Volkswagen Type III | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 Volkswagen Type III | 3 | 0 |
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Newest Volkswagen Type III recalls
- Aug 15, 197272V204000Seats12,000 vehicles1972 Volkswagen Type III
- Nov 10, 197171V203000Fuel system, gasoline869 vehicles1972 Volkswagen Type III
- 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 19, 196868V120000Tires39,920 vehicles1968-1969 Volkswagen Type III
- Jul 18, 196868V070000Seat belts293,000 vehiclesVolkswagen Type I, Type II and 1 more model
- Nov 16, 196767V109000Service brakes, hydraulic4,388 vehicles1968 Volkswagen Type III
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