Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2001 Volkswagen EuroVan has 1 recall, 21 complaints.
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Recalls
21
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGES (TETHER ANCHORAGES) FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHILD RESTRAINTS INSTALLED IN THE THREE R...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2001 Volkswagen EuroVan.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2014 | ENGINE | RELIABLE INTERNET AUTOMOTIVE SOURCES HAVE LISTED EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE INTERMEDIATE (BALANCE SHAFT) ... |
| Jan 4, 2013 | SEATS | DRIVER SEAT HEATER CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED HOLE IN SEAT. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE A RE... |
| Oct 27, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FAILURE. THE LARGER OF THE 2 FAN BLADE WHEELS HAS A LARGE MISSING PIECE WHI... |
| Jun 23, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TRAVELING WITH TWO OTHER RIALTA MOTOR HOMES VISITING JOSHIA TREE NP WHEN I HEARD A BANGING SOUND LIK... |
| Feb 10, 2007 | WHEELS | TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE WHEELS ON THE 2001 VOLKSWAGEN EURO VAN WITH14000 FAILU... |
| Oct 15, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SEATS | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING SMOKE WAS SMELLED. THE SMOKE WAS DISCOVERED COMING FROM THE ... |
| Jun 4, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DT: CONTACT STATES VEHICLE WILL NOT START. HOWEVER, AFTER WRIGGLING THE IGNITION SWITCH THE VEHICLE... |
| Dec 20, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | INTERMEDIATE DRIVE GEAR WHICH CONTROLS CAM SHAFT AND VALVE TRAIN FAILED DUE TO NON HARDENED METAL . ... |
| Dec 5, 2004 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL WIRING PROBLEMS IN FRONT WINDOWS ON BOTH SIDES. WHEN PRESSING THE B... |
| Sep 29, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | MY BRAKES ARE SOFT AND FAIL TO KEEP THE CAR AT REST. THE PROBLEM STARTED ON 09/29/2004. SINCE THEN... |
| Aug 8, 2004 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILURE AT JUST OVER 25,000 MILES. OTHER VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN DRIVERS HAVE ... |
| Jul 1, 2004 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PULL OFF FROM A LIGHT VEHICLE HAD A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. DRIVER HAD TO PUSH GAS... |
| May 14, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | VW USED PLASTIC IN THE EUROVAN'S OIL FILTER HOUSING. DURING TWO OIL CHANGES (5,000 MILES AND THEN AT... |
| May 1, 2004 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES | I PURCHASED, NEW, A 2001 VW EUROVAN WINNEBAGO CAMPER. IN 31,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE IS NOW ON ITS' T... |
| Dec 8, 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WE ARE DEEPLY DISAPPOINTED IN VWS PRACTICE REGARDING THE RECALL OF IGNITION COIL FAILURES ON THE 20... |
| Aug 30, 2002 | EQUIPMENT | WHILE TRAVELING FORWARD AT ABOUT 2 MPH, THE PROPANE GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR BRACKET CAUGHT A SMALL RI... |
| Aug 2, 2002 | POWER TRAIN | BRACKET ON VEHICLE THAT HOLDS PROPANE TANK GOT CAUGHT AND ALMOST RUPTURED THAT TANK. DESIGN IS POOR... |
| Jul 28, 2002 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | THE ENGINE FELL FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO A MISSING BOLT, ALSO THE TRANSMISSION WAS INOPERATIVE. *JB ... |
| Jun 15, 2002 | SUSPENSION | DIOSCOVERED ONE OF FOUR BOLTS HOLDING THE REAR ANTI-SWAY BAR ON MY 2001 VW EUROVAN WAS LOOSE AND REQ... |
| May 13, 2002 | WHEELS | STEEL RIMS HAS WELDS AND AIR IS LEAKING FROM THE TIRE. THIS CAUSES REAR TIRES TO GO FLAT. DEALERS... |