Model year guide

1982 Volkswagen vanagon

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1982 Volkswagen vanagon is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1982 Volkswagen vanagon — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1982 Volkswagen vanagon at a glance

Safety recalls1

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

1982 Volkswagen vanagon recalls 1

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch NHTSA Campaign #84V084000 · 10/07/1984

SPRING, WHICH HOLDS THE LATCH ON THE FRONT DOOR LOCKS, MAY BREAK AND DOOR MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY.

Fix: SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL AFFECTED LOCKS WITHOUT CHARGE.

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.

Dimensions & weight

Length
179.9 in
Width
72.4 in
Height
77.2 in
Wheelbase
96.9 in
Curb weight
3,181 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1982 Volkswagen vanagon — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

FUEL LEAK, EVAPORATIVE VNT Closed

NHTSA #PE90024 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Dec 1989 · closed Feb 1990

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 1

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.

SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT

Bulletin 0101 · Seats · Jun 2001

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the VANAGON. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1982 Volkswagen vanagon. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Structure

THE SPRING WHICH HOLDS THE LATCH OF THE FRONT DOOR LOCK IN PLACE COULD BREAK. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE DOOR'S PRIMARY LOCK POSITION MAY NOT HOLD, AND THE DOOR WILL BE HELD IN PLACE ONLY BY THE SECONDARY LOCK POSITION. SINCE THE SECONDARY LOCK POSITION IS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD THE DOOR CLOSED UNDER FORCE, THE FRONT OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE WOULD BE EXPOSED TO DANGER IN THE EVENT OF A…

Transport Canada #1984083 · Jul 1984

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

1982 Volkswagen vanagon vehicles on record

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Other Volkswagen vanagon model years

2002 1987 1985

1982 Volkswagen vanagon — frequently asked questions

Does the 1982 Volkswagen vanagon have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1982 Volkswagen vanagon. 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.