Model year guide

2002 Volkswagen Phaeton

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 10 on record.

2002 Volkswagen Phaeton — representative photo
Representative photo

2002 Volkswagen Phaeton at a glance

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Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2002 Volkswagen Phaeton recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 15 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.

About the Volkswagen Phaeton

The Volkswagen Phaeton is a full-size sedan/saloon manufactured by the German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen, described by Volkswagen as their "premium class" vehicle. Introduced at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show, the Phaeton was marketed worldwide. Sales in North America ended in 2006 and global sales ended in 2016.

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2002 Volkswagen Phaeton vehicles on record

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Other Volkswagen Phaeton model years

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2002 Volkswagen Phaeton — frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.