1972 Volkswagen Type III Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1972 Volkswagen Type III, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1972 Volkswagen Type III
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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Seats
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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Lamp (service brakes)
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1972 Volkswagen Type III have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Recalls 72v204000/71v203000,71v163000; mr. Bruce called the manufacturer about the recalls and the manufacturer saids that the recalls are no longer open and they will not send the parts to him so tha”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 15, 1998 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare Volkswagen Type III model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volkswagen Type III model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 Volkswagen Type III | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 Volkswagen Type III | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 Volkswagen Type III | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 Volkswagen Type III | 3 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1972 Volkswagen Type III
How do I know if my 1972 Volkswagen Type III 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 1972 Volkswagen Type III; 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 71V163000).
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.