Volkswagen Eurovan Recalls

The Volkswagen Eurovan has been recalled 3 times across the 1997, 2001, 2003 model years. The most recent recall, from June 13, 2018, covers the inflator module. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Volkswagen dealer.

3recalls
0do not drive / park outside
3model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Air bags
    133%
  • Equipment & accessories
    133%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    133%

2003 Volkswagen Eurovan recalls (1)

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-406 · Jun 13, 2018 · 2,564 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

2001 Volkswagen Eurovan recalls (1)

Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual

NHTSA recall 02V-136 · May 16, 2002 · 2,300 vehicles

On certain minivans equipped with child restraint anchorages (tether anchorages) for use in conjunction with child restraints installed in the three rearmost seating positions, the "safety first" portion of the owner's manual delivered with these vehicles incorrectly instructs owners to guide the tether strap underneath the…

Remedy: Owners will be sent a new "safety first" booklet that will contain corrected use instructions. Owner notification began November 30, 2002.

1997 Volkswagen Eurovan recalls (1)

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

NHTSA recall 97V016001 · Feb 11, 1997 · 201 vehicles

During the installation of the camper equipment, an improperly adjusted power tool drill bit punctured the fuel tank vapor container.

Remedy: Volkswagen dealers, on behalf of winnebago, will check the fuel vapor container for the defect and if a defect is present, the fuel vapor container, will be replaced.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Eurovan have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the Volkswagen Eurovan across 3 model years.

How do I know if my Volkswagen Eurovan has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.