6
recalls
The Volkswagen Karman Ghia has 6 recalls covering 222,428 vehicles as reported; model year 1972 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 1972: 2
Units affected
222K
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
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To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
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None
By model year
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Recalls by model year
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Parts recalled
Recalls of the Volkswagen Karman Ghia by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 2,014 units
- Electrical system1 · 20K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 112K units
- Seat belts1 · 160 units
- Wheels1 · 88K units
Volkswagen Karman Ghia recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 1973 | Volkswagen Karman Ghia (1968-1972): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 73V171000 | Other or not stated | 112,000 |
| Nov 21, 1972 | Volkswagen Karman Ghia (1973): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 72V281000 | Other or not stated | 2,000 |
| Aug 15, 1972 | Volkswagen Karman Ghia (1972): Seat beltsNo. 72V203000 | Other or not stated | 160 |
| May 7, 1968 | Volkswagen 115, Beetle, Karman Ghia (1968): WheelsNo. 68V048000 | Other or not stated | 87,860 |
| Feb 6, 1967 | Volkswagen Convertible, Karman Ghia: Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 67V015000 | Other or not stated | 14 |
| Dec 28, 1966 | Volkswagen Karman Ghia (1966-1967): Electrical systemNo. 66V036000 | Other or not stated | 20,394 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1973 Volkswagen Karman Ghia recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1973 Volkswagen Karman Ghia. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Karman Ghia have?
6 recalls cover the Volkswagen Karman Ghia, for 222,428 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (2 recalls).
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.