Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Volkswagen EuroVan has 1 recall, 19 complaints.
1
Recalls
19
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18V406000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Va...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2003 Volkswagon EuroVan
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2019 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | HIT A POT HOLE ON HI-WAY AT APPROX. 70 MPH CAUSING RIGHT REAR WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY DAMAGE. THE WHEEL ... |
| Apr 20, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE HEATING ELEMENTS IN THE SEAT WHICH HEAT THE SEAT WHEN TURNED ON (SEAT HEATERS) CAUGHT FIRE AND B... |
| Aug 8, 2016 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OR IDLING, THERE WAS A ... |
| Jun 9, 2016 | ENGINE | DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH, STRAIGHT AND LEVEL DOWN MAIN STREET IN WOODLAND PARK , CO AND EXPERIENCED A LO... |
| Dec 19, 2015 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE COVER OF THE COMPONENTS UNDERNEATH THE STEERING WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. IT LA... |
| Oct 28, 2013 | SEATS | WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, THE PASSENGER SEAT HEATER CAUGHT THE SEAT ON FIRE BURNING SEAT COVER, ... |
| Dec 1, 2011 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | THE SIDE DOOR LATCH WON'T LATCH WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW FREEZING. SO THE DOOR, WHICH IS ON... |
| Aug 4, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I HAVE A 2003 RIALTA QD. TWO DAYS AGO IN A VERY REMOTE AREA MY RADIATOR FAN EXPLODED AND TORE UP TH... |
| Feb 9, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | FAULTY SEAT HEATER IN DRIVERS SEAT CAUSED FIRE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IT IS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN. ... |
| Apr 7, 2010 | SEAT BELTS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR, MIDDLE SEAT BELT... |
| Dec 10, 2009 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT LATCH FULLY, AND MAY NOT LOCK/UNLOCK, OR LATCH, AT ALL, AT TEMP... |
| Oct 3, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED WITHIN SIX YEARS AT 40,... |
| Feb 3, 2006 | SEATS | I HAVE A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON WITH LEATHER, HEATED SEATS. I JUST NOTICED A HOLE IN THE SEAT... |
| Nov 26, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE FROZE 1 MILE AFTER THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. NO SMELLS, WARNING LIGHTS, NOISES BEFORE THE OIL ... |
| Sep 22, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ON SEPT. 22ND, 2005, OUR 2003 VW EUROVAN BROKE DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WE HAD IT TOWED TO OUR... |
| Aug 1, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH 2003 GLX. *MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. TH... |
| Jan 1, 2004 | SEAT BELTS | THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKS UP AND DOES NOT EXTEND ONCE LOCKED UP. ONE HAS TO UNDO AND REEL IT BAC... |
| Aug 25, 2003 | EQUIPMENT | NO CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES. DEALER STATED... |
| Jan 18, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ON 01/09/03 I PURCHASED A 2003 VW EUROVAN & ON 01/18/09 MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ON 01/20/03 I WAS T... |