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1959 Volkswagen VolkswagenProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1959 Volkswagen Volkswagen, most often about the seats. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Seats

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 20, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1959 Volkswagen Volkswagen has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seats10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1959 Volkswagen Volkswagen recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 72V-256 · Oct 26, 1972 · 3,700,000 vehicles

Risk. LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.

Best & worst years

1959 vs. every other Volkswagen year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Volkswagen median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Volkswagen owners report

Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DRIVER'S SEAT HAS BEEN REPLACED ABOUT 4 TIMES. IT CONTINUES TO BREAK. THEY REFUSE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS NOW. FOAM IS NOT ADEQUATE. BUSTS AND YOU END UP SITTING ON THE BAR ASSEMBLY OF THE SEAT.*AK
Complaint 736591 · Nov 20, 2000

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