Does the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan, the most recent reported on May 16, 2002 (Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan?

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (7 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).

How many 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 21 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 Volkswagen Eurovan recalls and problems

1 recall and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 Volkswagen Eurovan recalls

Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual

NHTSA campaign 02V136000 · reported May 16, 2002 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC · 2,300 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 seat's head restraint and to raise the head restraint slightly, if necessary.
The risk: If the owner follows these instructions, the head restraint could accidentally separate from the seat in the event of a crash and cause injury to any child occupant seated in the tethered child seat.
The fix: Owners will be sent a new "safety first" booklet that will contain corrected use instructions. Owner notification began november 30, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free booklet within a reasonable time should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine and engine cooling7
Electrical system3
Service brakes, hydraulic3
Power train2
Seats2
Suspension2
Wheels2
Engine1
Equipment1
Steering1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 29, 2014 · Engine · 141,000 miles
RELIABLE INTERNET AUTOMOTIVE SOURCES HAVE LISTED EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE INTERMEDIATE (BALANCE SHAFT) VALVE TIMING CHAIN SPROCKET IN EARLY 2001 24-VALVE VR6 ENGINES. THE INADEQUATELY HARDENED SPROCKET TEETH WILL VEER EXCESSIVELY, SUCH THAT CHAIN "JUMPEDS" A TOOTH AND SINCE THE VR6 IS AN "INTERFERENCE" VALVE-TRAIN…

Jan 5, 2013 · Seats · 147,000 miles · fire reported
DRIVER SEAT HEATER CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED HOLE IN SEAT. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM.

Nov 16, 2011 · Engine and engine cooling · 103,550 miles
ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FAILURE. THE LARGER OF THE 2 FAN BLADE WHEELS HAS A LARGE MISSING PIECE WHICH HAS SOMEHOW DISINTEGRATED WITHOUT ANY REASONABLE EXPLANATION. I UNDERSTAND THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION OF THE EUROVAN ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE, HOWEVER A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED, WHILE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE…

Jul 5, 2009 · Engine and engine cooling · 68,507 miles
TRAVELING WITH TWO OTHER RIALTA MOTOR HOMES VISITING JOSHIA TREE NP WHEN I HEARD A BANGING SOUND LIKE SOMETHING HITTING UNDER MY RIALTA. I IMMEDIATELY NOTED AN INCREASE IN WATER TEMPERATURE AND THEN THE RED WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, OPENED THE HOOD, BUT COULD NOT SEE A BUSTED…

Feb 12, 2007 · Wheels · 14,000 miles
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE WHEELS ON THE 2001 VOLKSWAGEN EURO VAN WITH14000 FAILURE MILEAGE INSPECTED DUE TO CONSTANT AIR LEAKAGE THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED STRESS CRACKS IN THE TWO REAR WHEELS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 16100.

Eurovan model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	0	25	0	1
2001	1	21	1	1
2002	0	35	0	4
2003	1	15	0	4
2004	0	1	0	0

Across all years, the 2002 Eurovan has the most complaints (35). All Volkswagen Eurovan years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan, the most recent reported on May 16, 2002 (Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan?: Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (7 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).
How many 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 21 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 29, 2014.