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1987 Volkswagen Camper Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1987 Volkswagen Camper. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 1987 Volkswagen Camper

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1987 Volkswagen Camper. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Volkswagen Camper model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Volkswagen Camper model year in NHTSA's database.

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

Checking a specific 1987 Volkswagen Camper

How do I know if my 1987 Volkswagen Camper has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1987 Volkswagen Camper; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volkswagen dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 87V052000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

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.