13
recalls
The Volkswagen Type II has 13 recalls covering 377,365 vehicles as reported; model year 1968 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
13
Most for 1968: 4
Units affected
377K
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
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Volkswagen Type II by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic3 · 35K units
- Steering2 · 26K units
- Electrical system1 · 9,100 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 6,500 units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 1,764 units
- Parking brake1 · 5,000 units
- Power train1 · 1,051 units
- Seat belts1 · 293K units
Volkswagen Type II recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 1977 | Volkswagen Type II (1977-1978): SteeringNo. 77V239000 | Other or not stated | 14,750 |
| Nov 21, 1972 | Volkswagen Type II (1973): Electrical systemNo. 72V280000 | Other or not stated | 9,100 |
| Sep 21, 1971 | Volkswagen Type II (1972): TiresNo. 71V164000 | Other or not stated | 60 |
| Sep 21, 1971 | Volkswagen Type I, Type II, Type III, Type IV (1972): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 71V163000 | Other or not stated | 10,000 |
| Jun 2, 1971 | Volkswagen Type II (1971): Parking brakeNo. 71V099000 | Other or not stated | 5,000 |
| Dec 15, 1970 | Volkswagen Type II (1971): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 70V151000 | 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 |
| Mar 16, 1970 | Volkswagen Type II (1970): SteeringNo. 70V022000 | Other or not stated | 11,000 |
| Oct 25, 1968 | Volkswagen Type II (1969): VisibilityNo. 68V103000 | Other or not stated | 297 |
| Jul 18, 1968 | Volkswagen Type I, Type II, Type III (1968): Seat beltsNo. 68V070000 | Other or not stated | 293,000 |
| Jan 15, 1968 | Volkswagen Type II (1968): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 68V002000 | Other or not stated | 14,843 |
| Nov 14, 1967 | Volkswagen Type II (1968): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 67V107000 | Other or not stated | 1,764 |
| Sep 22, 1967 | Volkswagen Type II (1968): Power trainNo. 67V081000 | Other or not stated | 1,051 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1978 Volkswagen Type II recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1978 Volkswagen Type II. 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 II have?
13 recalls cover the Volkswagen Type II, for 377,365 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (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.