How many recalls does the 1972 Volkswagen Type I have?

The 1972 Volkswagen Type I has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1972 Volkswagen Type I has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1972 Volkswagen Type I Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1972 Volkswagen Type I has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 10,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 71V163000 1971-09-21 10,000 affected

Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT SYSTEM MAY BECOME OVERLOA DED WHENIGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED OFF, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TOTRANSISTOR.IF THISHAPPENS, BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WILL REMAINON EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKING SYSTEM ISIN PROPER WORKING ORDER. (CORRECT BY INSTALLING A DIODE IN WARNING LIGHTSYSTEM.)

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1972 Volkswagen Type I as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.