16
recalls
The Volkswagen Type I has 16 recalls covering 567,420 vehicles as reported; model year 1968 is covered by the most (7).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
16
Most for 1968: 7
Units affected
567K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
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Parts recalled
Recalls of the Volkswagen Type I by component
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 41K units
- Power train3 · 11K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 75K units
- Steering2 · 78K units
- Electrical system1 · 14K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 24K units
- Equipment1 · 688 units
- Exterior lighting1 · 1,700 units
Volkswagen Type I recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 1977 | Volkswagen Beetle, Super Beetle, Type I (1977): Exterior lightingNo. 77V117000 | Other or not stated | 1,700 |
| Mar 25, 1975 | Volkswagen Type I (1975): Power trainNo. 75V049000 | Other or not stated | 1,760 |
| Nov 8, 1974 | Volkswagen Type I (1975): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 74V211000 | Other or not stated | 16,000 |
| Nov 7, 1971 | Volkswagen Type I, Type III, Type IV (1971): SteeringNo. 71V005000 | Other or not stated | 78,100 |
| Sep 21, 1971 | Volkswagen Type I, Type II, Type III, Type IV (1972): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 71V163000 | Other or not stated | 10,000 |
| Nov 25, 1970 | Volkswagen Type I, Type II (1971): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 70V142000 | Other or not stated | 6,500 |
| Sep 9, 1970 | Volkswagen Type I (1970): EquipmentNo. 70V109000 | Other or not stated | 688 |
| Sep 2, 1970 | Volkswagen Type I (1971): SteeringNo. 70V104000 | Other or not stated | 41 |
| Jul 18, 1968 | Volkswagen Type I, Type II, Type III (1968): Seat beltsNo. 68V070000 | Other or not stated | 293,000 |
| Jan 5, 1968 | Volkswagen Type I (1968): Unknown or otherNo. 68V001000 | Other or not stated | 29,022 |
| Dec 28, 1967 | Volkswagen Type I (1968): Power trainNo. 67V129000 | Other or not stated | 5,143 |
| Dec 19, 1967 | Volkswagen Type I (1968): Power trainNo. 67V125000 | Other or not stated | 4,368 |
| Oct 17, 1967 | Volkswagen Type I (1968): Engine and engine coolingNo. 67V100000 | Other or not stated | 24,438 |
| Oct 17, 1967 | Volkswagen Type I (1968): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 67V099000 | Other or not stated | 18,042 |
| Sep 26, 1967 | Volkswagen Type I (1968): Electrical systemNo. 67V082000 | Other or not stated | 14,022 |
| Oct 10, 1966 | Volkswagen Type I (1967): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 66V006000 | Other or not stated | 64,596 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 1977 Volkswagen Type I recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1977 Volkswagen Type I. 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 Type I have?
16 recalls cover the Volkswagen Type I, for 567,420 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (3 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.