7
recalls
The Volkswagen Type III has 7 recalls covering 438,277 vehicles as reported; model year 1972 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 1972: 3
Units affected
438K
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
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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 III by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 14K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 869 units
- Seat belts1 · 293K units
- Seats1 · 12K units
- Steering1 · 78K units
- Tires1 · 40K units
Volkswagen Type III recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 1972 | Volkswagen Type III (1972): SeatsNo. 72V204000 | Other or not stated | 12,000 |
| Nov 10, 1971 | Volkswagen Type III (1972): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 71V203000 | Other or not stated | 869 |
| 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 19, 1968 | Volkswagen Type III (1968-1969): TiresNo. 68V120000 | Other or not stated | 39,920 |
| Jul 18, 1968 | Volkswagen Type I, Type II, Type III (1968): Seat beltsNo. 68V070000 | Other or not stated | 293,000 |
| Nov 16, 1967 | Volkswagen Type III (1968): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 67V109000 | Other or not stated | 4,388 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1972 Volkswagen Type III recalled?
Yes: 3 recalls cover the 1972 Volkswagen Type III. 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 III have?
7 recalls cover the Volkswagen Type III, for 438,277 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Volkswagen Type III?
Fuel system, gasoline: named in 1 of the 1 safety complaints about the Volkswagen Type III, then service brakes, hydraulic (1). One complaint can name several components.
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.