2003 Volkswagen Eurovan Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,660miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,660 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Faulty seat heater in drivers seat caused fire inside the vehicle. It is a 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan. It was warming in the driveway of our home because of recent ice storm. We managed to put the fire out and it was contained to the one seat but the seat is badly damaged and the interior of van smell of burned wiring.”
NHTSA complaint #10383060, filed 2011-02, 125,000 miles“While driving on city street, the passenger seat heater caught the seat on fire burning seat cover, and passenger's coat, fleece vest and scalding back of passenger. There was not a crash, but this event could have been more severe if it had been the driver or if more significant injury to passenger. We were very concerned about this event because of safety and loss of personal property and injury. We immediately contacted our local Volkswagen dealership who took photos and commented that this should not happen regardless of age of our vehicle and we will address this right away . …”
NHTSA complaint #10552791, filed 2013-11, 128,321 milesSeats: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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