1971 Volkswagen Type I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1971 Volkswagen Type I. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1971 Volkswagen Type I
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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Anti-theft device (steering)
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Delivery (fuel system)
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1971 Volkswagen Type I. 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 Type I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volkswagen Type I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 Volkswagen Type I | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 Volkswagen Type I | 7 | 0 |
| 1970 Volkswagen Type I | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 Volkswagen Type I | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 Volkswagen Type I | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 Volkswagen Type I | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 Volkswagen Type I | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1971 Volkswagen Type I
How do I know if my 1971 Volkswagen Type I 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1971 Volkswagen Type I; 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 70V104000).
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
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- 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.