2003 Volkswagen Eurovan Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 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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Inflator module (air bags)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.…
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 86,460 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Hit a pot hole on hi-way at approx. 70 MPH causing right rear wheel hub assembly damage. The wheel bearing overheated and started fire along side of road. The rear hub assy. And wheel where never reco”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2020 · Suspension
“The heating elements in the seat which heat the seat when turned on (seat heaters) caught fire and burned through the seat, almost burning my backside. Car was stationary. Warming up the engine for ab”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 18, 2017 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan (Eurovan Camper). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–15 / 18 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| 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 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan
How do I know if my 2003 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 2003 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 18V406000).
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
- Jetta10,000 complaints
- Passat7,705 complaints
- Beetle2,596 complaints
- Tiguan2,300 complaints
- Atlas1,999 complaints
- Golf1,439 complaints
- GTI1,405 complaints
- ID.41,007 complaints
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.