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2003 Volkswagen Eurovan Recalls & Complaints

The 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 15 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volkswagen dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2003 Volkswagen Eurovan owner complaints

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan, describing incidents dated January 18, 2003 to August 17, 2019.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 4 complaints
  • Electrical System 2 complaints
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages 2 complaints
  • Seat Belts 2 complaints
  • Seats 2 complaints
  • Structure 2 complaints

Of the 15 complaints on file, 4 report a fire; across all 15 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11362894 · Filed

    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 RECOVERED. CLARE FIRE DEPT. AT 207 W. FIFTH ST., CLARE, MICHIGAN 48617 INCIDENT REPORT #19-000168 WAS…

  • ODI #10995746 · Filed

    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 ABOUT 8 MINUTES IN THE MORNING BEFORE DRIVING TO WORK.

  • ODI #10939525 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OR IDLING, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A LEAK IN THE MANIFOLD, WHICH CAUSED EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER THE…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

NHTSA #18V406000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported June 13, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,564 vehicles

Repair completion: 8.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volkswagen campaign 69X3 · Owners notified May 2, 2019 · Vehicles built July 15, 2002 – August 21, 2002 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Volkswagen Eurovan model years

Check your 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Volkswagen Eurovan at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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