2002 Volkswagen Eurovan Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan, and owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 76,448 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I was driving my vehicle on the highway going approximately 70mph. My seat heater had been on for about 10-15 minutes when my passenger and i began to smell a sweet, smokey odor. The smoke was not vis”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 13, 2018 · Seats
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen eurovan. The contact stated that the front passenger seat caught on fire. The contact stated that the seat warmer malfunctioned and caused the seat to catch on f”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 18, 2017 · Seats
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 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 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan
How do I know if my 2002 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.
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.
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.