How many recalls does the 1973 Volkswagen Type Ii have?

The 1973 Volkswagen Type Ii has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1973 Volkswagen Type Ii 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.

1973 Volkswagen Type Ii Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1973 Volkswagen Type Ii has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 9,100 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 72V280000 1972-11-21 9,100 affected

Defect

VOLKSWAGEN CAMPAIGN NO BM.POSSIBILITY THAT CABLE B+ (FROM ALTERNATOR TOSTARTER) AND CABLE 15 (FROM ELECTROMAGNETIC IDLE JET AND CHOKE) MAY COME INCONTACT WITH AIR INJECTION PIPE FROM AIR PUMP TO EXHAUST MANIFOLD.AFTEREXTENDED DRIVING PERIOD, PIPE CAN HEAT UP TO 390F, MELTING INSULATION ONCABLES, RESULTING IN SHORT…

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 1973 Volkswagen Type Ii as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.