How many recalls does the 1975 Volkswagen Type I have?

The 1975 Volkswagen Type I has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1975 Volkswagen Type I has an open recall?

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1975 Volkswagen Type I Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1975 Volkswagen Type I has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 17,760 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 75V049000 1975-03-25 1,760 affected

Defect

VOLKSWAGEN CAMPAIGN NO T-12/75.POSSIBILITY THAT THE REAR AXLE SHAFT COULDBREAK IN THE VICINITY OF THE SPLINE/THREAD JUNCTION DUE TO AN IMPROPER HEATTREATMENT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING REAR AXLE SHAFT WHERENECESSARY).

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 74V211000 1974-11-08 16,000 affected

Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT THE CLAMPS WHICH ARE USED TO HOLD THE INJECTORHOSE FOR EACHCYLINDER TO THE FUEL FEEDING LINES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED IN A LOOSECONDITION.THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINECOMPARTMENT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING CLAMPS WITH PROPER TYPECLAMPS).

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 1975 Volkswagen Type I as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.