1997 Volkswagen Eurovan Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
During the installation of the camper equipment, an improperly adjusted power tool drill bit punctured the fuel tank vapor container.
Remedy: Volkswagen dealers, on behalf of winnebago, will check the fuel vapor container for the defect and if a defect is present, the fuel vapor container, will be replaced.
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 53,250 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 volkswagen eurovan. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the connecting ends of the fuel line. The vehicle is currently in the repair shop. The VIN and purchase dat”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 27, 2007 · Fuel system, other
“The plastic piece on the right front seat belt that latches and unlatches the belt buckle broke and the spring popped out. The seat belt cannot be used. *ak *sc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 6, 2005 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan (Eurovan Camper). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13 / 17 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Vans |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 2.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Volkswagen Eurovan model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volkswagen Eurovan model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Volkswagen Eurovan | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan | 3 | 82 |
| 1995 Volkswagen Eurovan | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan | 1 | 14 |
| 1998 Volkswagen Eurovan | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan | 0 | 17 |
| 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan | 0 | 25 |
| 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan | 1 | 21 |
| 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan | 0 | 35 |
| 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan | 1 | 15 |
| 2004 Volkswagen Eurovan | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan
How do I know if my 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 97V016001).
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.
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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.