Does the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon have any recalls?

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, vehicle speed control, tires, fuel system, gasoline, power train, seats. 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 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon 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 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon?

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

1987 Volkswagen Vanagon recalls

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

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon. 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.

1987 Volkswagen Vanagon recalls, newest first

October 29, 1993NHTSA 93V17500029,500 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner

Summary: 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.
Consequence: If the plastic breaks where it is held at the twomounting screws, the center air flow duct can separate from its supports andcause injury to the passengers sitting in the center seat of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement plate at the connections of both the center and rear air flow ducts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 1, 1989NHTSA 89V067000300 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: 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.
Consequence: Failure to return to idle position could lead to anaccident.
Remedy: The present accelerator cable bracket will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 6, 1988NHTSA 88V076000130 vehicles potentially affected

Tires

Summary: Due to improper mounting process, semperit tires 20570R14 mounted on alloy wheel size 6J x 14 could experience tiny cracks in the bead area.
Consequence: Tires could lose air, creating potential for loss ofvehicle control.
Remedy: Replace tires as necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 23, 1988NHTSA 88V03800012,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Summary: In line fuel filter located between the fuel tank and fuel pump could seep fuel at the seam of the plastic casing.
Consequence: Should seepage occur, leaking fuel can cause a risk offire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy: The in line fuel filter will be replaced with a straight fuel hose.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 8, 1987NHTSA 87V0850001,600 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary: Pin in shift locking pawl may not be properly welded to the pawl.
Consequence: If pin separates from pawl, driver would be able to movethe shift lever during driving into any position without pressing safetyrelease button.
Remedy: Replace shift locking pawl.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 8, 1987NHTSA 87V0830002,397 vehicles potentially affected

Seats › Mid/rear assembly

Summary: Seat brackets which anchor rearward passenger seats may not engage properly.
Consequence: Seat could break loose during acceleration and causeinjury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: Assure that seat brackets are properly engaged.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 14, 1987NHTSA 87V05200015,500 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: Usage of fuel with reid pressure up to 14 PSI could, under high engine load and high ambient temperatures, lead to stalling.
Consequence: Fuel flow could become restricted and cause the engineto stall.
Remedy: Install a new fuel tank, containing a redesigned fuel filter, as well as modified control units.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Fuel system6
And fittings2
Lines/piping2
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling › Engine1

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Questions

Does the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon have any recalls?: 7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, vehicle speed control, tires, fuel system, gasoline, power train, seats. 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 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon 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 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon?: 13 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.