3
recalls
The Volkswagen Thing has 3 recalls covering 5,200 vehicles as reported; model year 1973 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 1973: 2
Units affected
5,200
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
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Volkswagen Thing by component
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 1,200 units
- Power train1 · 3,000 units
- Tires1 · 1,000 units
Volkswagen Thing recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 1974 | Volkswagen Thing (1974): Power trainNo. 74V047000 | Other or not stated | 3,000 |
| May 8, 1973 | Volkswagen Thing (1973): TiresNo. 73V108000 | Other or not stated | 1,000 |
| May 8, 1973 | Volkswagen Thing (1973): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 73V107000 | Other or not stated | 1,200 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1974 Volkswagen Thing recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1974 Volkswagen Thing. 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 Thing have?
3 recalls cover the Volkswagen Thing, for 5,200 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (1 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.