1993 Volkswagen eurovan
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1993 Volkswagen eurovan is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1993 Volkswagen eurovan at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1993 Volkswagen eurovan recalls 3
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE CONNECTING ENDS OF THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN "SETTLE" OVER TIME WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FASTENING CLAMPS TO LOSE THEIR TIGHT FIT AND PERMIT FUEL TO SEEP OUT AT THE HOSE CONNECTION.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES.
THESE STEERING WHEELS AND INCLUDE A UNIVERSAL JOINT WHICH IS ATTACHED TO STEERING SHAFTS AND SECURED BY LOCKING BOLTS. THE UNIVERSAL JOINT'S UPPER LOCKING BOLT WAS NOT SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED DURING MANUFACTURE, AND CAN EVENTUALLY LOOSEN.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PRESENT UNIVERSAL UPPER LOCKING BOLT, INSTALL A NEW ONE, AND TORQUE IT TO SPECIFICATIONS.
THE HANDLE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CONTAINS A TORSION SPRING WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM REMAINS FIRMLY ENGAGED UPON APPLICATION OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. SOME OF THESE SPRINGS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LONGER TENSION SPRING TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TENSION.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1993 Volkswagen eurovan common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1993 Volkswagen eurovan safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
1993 Volkswagen eurovan MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1993 Volkswagen eurovan costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1993 Volkswagen eurovan — ranges cover the 4 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
FUEL LINE LEAK IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT Closed
NHTSA #SQ99023 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Oct 1999 · closed Apr 2000An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 14
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 14.
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
Bulletin SM 33-2019 · Equipment · Mar 2019This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
Bulletin SM 44-2017 EN · Equipment · Jun 2017VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
Bulletin VHW-17-11 · Equipment · Jun 2017This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
Bulletin 1-2017 Update · Equipment · Feb 2017Update model year applicability to include 2017.
Bulletin V691601 2010479 · Equipment · Oct 2016Airbag Issues.
Bulletin Airbag · Air Bags · Jan 2016This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
Bulletin Elsa 6-29-15 · Equipment · Jun 2015This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, up…
Bulletin Elsa 6-22-15 · Equipment · Jun 2015VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE
Bulletin 2015831 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Structure · Aug 2008SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT
Bulletin 0101 · Seats · Jun 2001Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the EUROVAN. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 4
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1993 Volkswagen eurovan. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Fuel System
On certain vehicles, the connecting ends of the fuel feed and return hoses in the engine compartment could "settle" over time which could cause fastening clamps to loosen and permit fuel to seep out at the hose connection. Correction: Fuel feed and return hoses and fastening clamps will be replaced with hoses of different material and spring clamps.
Transport Canada #2000101 · Apr 2000Brakes
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HANDLE LOCKING MECHANISM TENSION SPRING MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED SPRING POTENTIALLY LACKS SUFFICIENT TENSION AFTER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS APPLIED AND COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE TO RELEASE. THIS COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE ROLL AWAY AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: A LONGER TENSION SPRING WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE BRAKE HANDLE LOCKIN…
Transport Canada #1994089 · May 1994Steering
THE STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT UPPER LOCKING BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED. AN UNDER TORQUED LOCKING BOLT COULD EVENTUALLY LOOSEN AND RENDER THE STEERING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. CORRECTION: THE STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT UPPER LOCKING BOLT WILL BE REPLACED AND PROPERLY TORQUED.
Transport Canada #1994088 · May 1994Other
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATION 6 - STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE LABEL DISPLAYS INCORRECT GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) OF 5,357 KG INSTEAD OF A GVWR OF 2,430 KG. CORRECTION: GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) AND GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) LABELS WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Transport Canada #1994046 · Mar 1994Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Volkswagen eurovan
The Volkswagen Transporter (T4), marketed in North America as the Volkswagen EuroVan, is a van produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles between 1990 and 2004, succeeding the Volkswagen Type 2 (T3) and superseded by the Volkswagen Transporter (T5).
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.