VehicleVerdict

Volkswagen Type I years to avoid

Across 1967–1977, no single Type I year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1977 drew the most complaints; 1977 the fewest.

0

Total complaints

16

Recall campaigns

1967–1977

Years covered

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Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Volkswagen Type I NHTSA complaints by model year1 complaints1967: 0 complaints1968: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints
Volkswagen Type I NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Type I year

YearComplaintsRecalls
197701
197502
197201
197103
197001
196807
196701

Common questions

What is the best year for the Volkswagen Type I?

By complaint volume, 1977 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Type I years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Type I have?

Across all model years, the Type I has 16 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.