Model year
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 15 complaints for the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES (2), SEAT BELTS (2). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 16 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
18V406000 · Jun 13, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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…
Complaints
15 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 4, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ07002 | ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FRACTURE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | Sep 5, 2007 | Jan 4, 2008 |
| EA08002 | ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FRACTURE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | Jan 4, 2008 | Mar 14, 2008 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurovan Camper · 2.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Eurovan · 2.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.