There have been 15 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Vanagon. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volkswagen Vanagon.
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio, 1992 Volkswagen Cabrio, 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, 1990 Volkswagen Corrado, 1991 Volkswagen Corrado, 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, 1990 Volkswagen FOX, 1991 Volkswagen FOX, 1992 Volkswagen FOX, 1993 Volkswagen FOX, 1988 Volkswagen Golf, 1989 Volkswagen Golf, 1990 Volkswagen Golf, 1991 Volkswagen Golf, 1992 Volkswagen Golf, 1988 Volkswagen Jetta, 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, 1992 Volkswagen Jetta, 1993 Volkswagen Passat, 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Failure to return to idle position could lead to anaccident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Volkswagen Camper, 1988 Volkswagen Camper, 1989 Volkswagen Camper, 1987 Volkswagen Syncro, 1988 Volkswagen Syncro, 1989 Volkswagen Syncro, 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Tires could lose air, creating potential for loss ofvehicle control.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Volkswagen Camper, 1988 Volkswagen Camper, 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon |
| Component: TIRES |
| Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The jack may not reach far enough into the jacketsprovided on both sided of the vehicle. If the improper jack is used, it couldslip and possibly injure a person standing too close to the vehicle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS |
| Recall Summary: Improper jack furnished with vehicles. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 29, 1993 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 29,500 |
| Apr. 14, 1992 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 358,000 |
| May. 1, 1989 | Vehicle Speed Control | 300 |
| May. 6, 1988 | Tire | 130 |
| Apr. 5, 1988 | Equipment:mechanical:jacks | 600 |
| Mar. 23, 1988 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 12,000 |
| Jun. 8, 1987 | Seats:mid/rear Assembly | 2,397 |
| Jun. 8, 1987 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 1,600 |
| Apr. 14, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 15,500 |
| Apr. 14, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 339 |
| Nov. 19, 1985 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 18,328 |
| Jul. 10, 1984 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 16,000 |
| Jun. 23, 1981 | Equipment:mechanical:slide-in Camper | 92 |
| Jun. 25, 1980 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System | 2,287 |
| Dec. 27, 1979 | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint | 2,572 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon | 2 |
| 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon | 2 |
| 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon | 2 |
| 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon | 4 |
| 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon | 7 |
| 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon | 4 |
| 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon | 1 |
| 1982 Volkswagen Vanagon | 1 |
| 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon | 2 |
| 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon | 3 |