How many recalls does the 1966 Volkswagen Karman Ghia have?

The 1966 Volkswagen Karman Ghia has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1966 Volkswagen Karman Ghia has an open recall?

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1966 Volkswagen Karman Ghia Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1966 Volkswagen Karman Ghia has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 20,394 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 66V036000 1966-12-28 20,394 affected

Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT THE RUBBER GROMMET PROTECTING THE STARTER CABLE AT THE POINT WHERE IT PASSES THROUGH THE PANEL SEPARATING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM THE STORAGE AREA BENEATH THE REAR SEAT MAY BE DISLODGED.THIS MAY ALLOW THE INSULATION ON THE STARTER CABLE TO CHAFE THROUGH, RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT.(REROUTE THE…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1966 Volkswagen Karman Ghia as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.