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Volkswagen Camper Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints across 8 model years of the Volkswagen Camper (1969–1989). The most-complained-about year is 1969.

6
safety recalls, all years
2
owner complaints, all years
1987
year with most recalls
1969
year with most complaints

Pick your Volkswagen Camper model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1989 Volkswagen Camper10
1988 Volkswagen Camper20
1987 Volkswagen Camper40
1986 Volkswagen Camper20
1985 Volkswagen Camper11
1982 Volkswagen Camper10
1981 Volkswagen Camper10
1969 Volkswagen Camper01

What Volkswagen Camper owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The 1969 model year has the most, with 1.

All Volkswagen Camper recalls (6)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Volkswagen Camper, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 89V067000 Reported 300 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    When using the cruise control the accelerator cable tension may allow the cable to sag and become entangled with the water pipe bracket impeding its return to idle position.

    Remedy: The present accelerator cable bracket will be replaced.

    Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989

  2. Tires

    NHTSA 88V076000 Reported 130 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Due to improper mounting process, semperit tires 20570r14 mounted on alloy wheel size 6j x 14 could experience tiny cracks in the bead area.

    Remedy: Replace tires as necessary.

    Model years: 1987, 1988

  3. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 88V038000 Reported 12,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    In line fuel filter located between the fuel tank and fuel pump could seep fuel at the seam of the plastic casing.

    Remedy: The in line fuel filter will be replaced with a straight fuel hose.

    Model years: 1986, 1987

  4. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 87V052000 Reported 15,500 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Usage of fuel with reid pressure up to 14 PSI could, under high engine load and high ambient temperatures, lead to stalling.

    Remedy: Install a new fuel tank, containing a redesigned fuel filter, as well as modified control units.

    Model years: 1986, 1987

  5. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 85V152000 Reported 18,328 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The latch of the passenger side sliding door may become damaged if excessive force is used to close the door. The damaged door lock mechanism will not properly engage and the door could open if vehicle is driven over bumpy roads. Consequence of defect: if this occurs there is a possibility that a passenger could fall out causing injury…

    Remedy: Modify the sliding door lock assembly so door will properly engage.

    Model years: 1985

  6. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 84V084000 Reported 16,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Spring, which holds the latch on the front door locks, may break and door may open unexpectedly.

    Remedy: Springs will be replaced on all affected locks without charge.

    Model years: 1981, 1982

Other Volkswagen models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.