CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (4 reports).
1986 Volkswagen Vanagon recalls
Most common 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Equipment | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF RECALL #93-V-175-000 WHICH WAS RELATED TO THE PLASTIC MATERIAL OF THE CENTER AIR FLOW DUCT WHICH COULD CRACK AND EVENTUALLY BREAK. . *NLM *TS. THE RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED BY THE DEALER. WHILE MAJOR SERVICE WAS BEING PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP THE DUCT PLASTIC ABOVE THE ADDED REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS HAD DETERIORATED TO THE POINT WHERE THE ENTIRE AIR DUCT HOUSING WAS IN DANGER OF BREAKING AWAY AND CRASHING DOWN ON THE CENTER OF THE REAR SEATS, THE PRIOR RECALL WORK THAT WAS PERFORMED SEEMED TO BE ONLY A TEMPORARY FIX. *JB
WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION AIR CONDITIONER VENT FAILED ON DRIVER'S HEAD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SHOULDER BELT BUCKLE ATTACHMENTS IN LAST ROW OF SEATS FAIL TO RELEASE BELT, WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW CONSUMER TO EXIT VEHICLE FREELY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE POSSIBLE DUE TO FUEL LEAK IN A RUBBER HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE FUEL RAIL TO THE INJECTORS.
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER
1986 Volkswagen Vanagon questions
Does the 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon: Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (4), Equipment (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.