Volkswagen Vanagon recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
15 recalls found for the Volkswagen Vanagon in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 51 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Volkswagen Vanagon recalls
- Oct 29, 199393V175000Equipment29,500 vehicles1986-1991 Volkswagen Vanagon
The plastic material of the center air flow duct, which is fastened by two mounting screws to the ceiling of the passenger compartment, can crack and eventually break.
- Apr 14, 199292V058000Fuel system, gasoline358,000 vehiclesVolkswagen Golf, Jetta and 6 more models
The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.
- May 1, 198989V067000Vehicle speed control300 vehiclesVolkswagen Camper, Syncro and 1 more model
When using the cruise control the accelerator cable tension may allow the cable to sag and become entangled with the water pipe bracket impeding its return to idle position.
- May 6, 198888V076000Tires130 vehiclesVolkswagen Camper and Vanagon
Due to improper mounting process, semperit tires 20570R14 mounted on alloy wheel size 6J x 14 could experience tiny cracks in the bead area.
- Apr 5, 198888V056000Equipment600 vehicles1988 Volkswagen Vanagon
Improper jack furnished with vehicles.
- Mar 23, 198888V038000Fuel system, gasoline12,000 vehiclesVolkswagen Camper and Vanagon
In line fuel filter located between the fuel tank and fuel pump could seep fuel at the seam of the plastic casing.
- Jun 8, 198787V085000Power train1,600 vehicles1987 Volkswagen Vanagon
Pin in shift locking pawl may not be properly welded to the pawl.
- Jun 8, 198787V083000Seats2,397 vehicles1987 Volkswagen Vanagon
Seat brackets which anchor rearward passenger seats may not engage properly.
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