Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2001 Volkswagen Eurovan recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 16, 200202V136000 | Equipment: other owners/service/other manualIF THE OWNER FOLLOWS THESE INSTRUCTIONS, THE HEAD RESTRAINT COULD ACCIDENTALLY SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND CAUSE INJURY TO ANY CHILD OCCUPANT… DetailsHide details for campaign 02V136000
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Owner complaints by component21
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 33 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 14 |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 14 |
| Seats | 2 | 10 |
| Wheels | 2 | 10 |
| Suspension | 2 | 10 |
| Power train | 2 | 10 |
| Engine | 1 | 5 |
| Visibility | 1 | 5 |
| Tires | 1 | 5 |
| Steering | 1 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 5 |
| Equipment | 1 | 5 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Engine
“Reliable internet automotive sources have listed excessive wear of the intermediate (balance shaft) valve timing chain sprocket in early 2001 24-valve vr6 engines.”
- Seats
“Driver seat heater caught fire and melted hole in seat. This is a very dangerous and should be a recall item. *tr”
- Engine and engine cooling
“Engine cooling fan blade failure. The larger of the 2 fan blade wheels has a large missing piece which has somehow disintegrated without any reasonable explanation.”
Other Volkswagen Eurovan model years
- 20031 recall15 complaints
- 20020 recalls35 complaints
- 20011 recall21 complaints
- 20000 recalls25 complaints
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- 2001 Jetta6 recalls668 complaints
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- 2001 Beetle2 recalls203 complaints
- 2001 GTI2 recalls74 complaints
- 2001 New Beetle3 recalls39 complaints
- 2001 Cabrio1 recall38 complaints
- 2009 Tiguan3 recalls168 complaints
- 2018 Atlas17 recalls466 complaints
- 2021 ID.411 recalls336 complaints
- 2020 Atlas Cross Sport11 recalls106 complaints
- 2004 Touareg4 recalls231 complaints
2001 Volkswagen Eurovan recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan. The most recent, 02V136000 (reported May 16, 2002), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan?
Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 21 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
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