1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 46%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon, 46% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Fuel tank leaks out of the filler neck. When the engine was under high load and hot, it stalled. (fuel starvation due to restriction) the fuel kept dropping until the 3/6 level rubber grommets were changed. The when the vehicle was running under a heavy load and climbing on a hot day, it starved for fuel and lost power. The consumer stated when the tank was filled, there was seepage from the filler pipe.”
NHTSA complaint #10038083, filed 2003-10, 96,000 miles“Pump corrosion due to steel/aluminum interation. Steel bracket clamping aluminum fuel pump caused pump corrosion to the extent that fuel leaked from pump case”
NHTSA complaint #729670, filed 2000-08Related recalls
- 88V038000Mar 23, 1988In line fuel filter located between the fuel tank and fuel pump could seep fuel at the seam of the plastic casing.Covers: Volkswagen Vanagon 1986–1987, Camper 1986–1987
- 87V052000Apr 14, 1987Usage of fuel with reid pressure up to 14 psi could, under high engine load and high ambient temperatures, lead to stalling.Covers: Volkswagen Vanagon 1986–1987, Camper 1986–1987
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology