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US recalls (1)
Air bags: frontal, driver side
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 inflator to explode.
Risk and remedy
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Airbag
2018-06-13 · campaign 2018-316 · 368 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag could explode if the vehicle is involved in a collision that warrants an airbag deployment. If this occurs, sharp metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, which would increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator.
Owner complaints (15)
Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan (4 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 11 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 15).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | |
| Seat belts | 2 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2003 Volkswagon EuroVan | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Eurovan 2.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 18 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Eurovan Camper 2.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 18 | 16 | $5,150 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.