2001 Volkswagen Eurovan Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan, and owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2001 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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Owners/service/other manual (equipment)
On certain minivans equipped with child restraint anchorages (tether anchorages) for use in conjunction with child restraints installed in the three rearmost seating positions, the "safety first" portion of the owner's manual delivered with these vehicles incorrectly instructs owners to guide the tether strap underneath the seat's head…
Remedy: Owners will be sent a new "safety first" booklet that will contain corrected use instructions. Owner notification began november 30, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free booklet within a reasonable time should…
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 51,845 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Reliable internet automotive sources have listed excessive wear of the intermediate (balance shaft) valve timing chain sprocket in early 2001 24-valve vr6 engines. The inadequately hardened sprocket t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 29, 2014 · Engine
“Driver seat heater caught fire and melted hole in seat. This is a very dangerous and should be a recall item. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 5, 2013 · Seats
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan (Eurovan Camper). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–15 / 18 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Minivan - 2WD |
| 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 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan
How do I know if my 2001 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 2001 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 02V136000).
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.