Volkswagen Eurovan recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 96 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Eurovan (model years 2000–2004). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (34 complaints), followed by electrical system (15 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2002 (35), 2000 (25) and 2001 (21). Among model years at least two years old, the 2004 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Volkswagen Eurovan model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 34 | 4 of 5 | |
| Electrical system | 15 | 4 of 5 | |
| Seats | 12 | 4 of 5 | |
| Equipment | 6 | 4 of 5 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 3 of 5 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V406000 | Jun 13, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2003 | 2,564 |
| 02V136000 | May 16, 2002 | Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual | 2001 | 2,300 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 10 complaints; 4 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.