Last update 16. 02. 2024
Common problems with the VW Crafter
Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the VW Crafter, for which Volkswagen has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.
If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your VW Crafter. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.
The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your VW Crafter have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.
Latest Crafter’s Issues in the EU
Latest Crafter’s Issues in the EU
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
Latest Crafter’s Issues in the UK
Latest Crafter’s Issues in the UK- VW CRAFTER (2017 – 2019) – THE WINDOWS MAY BECOME LOOSEon 04/09/2020
VW CRAFTER (26/07/2017 – 19/09/2019) RECALL: Problem description: Some side or rear windows may become loose.
- VW CRAFTER GRAND CALIFORNIA (2019) – THE ROOF HATCHon 06/07/2020
VW CRAFTER GRAND CALIFORNIA (16/05/2019 – 23/05/2019) RECALL: Problem description: There is the possibility that small children could climb from the bunk bed […]
- VW CRAFTER – FUEL PUMP MAY FAIL – ENGINE MAY CUT OUTon 04/08/2018
VW CRAFTER ( 09/01/2007 – 09/01/2007) DEFECT: The power supply to the fuel pump may fail due to widened plug contacts in the central electrics unit
Currently 5101 Recalls