Service and repair manuals for 10 model years of the Volkswagen Volksbus, 2015 to 2024. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volkswagen published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 4.6L I4 — turbocharged · 3.8L — turbocharged · 8.9L I6 — turbocharged · 6.9L I6 — turbocharged · 3.8L I4 — turbocharged · 8.9L I6 — 540 cu in, turbocharged · 6.9L I6 — 419 cu in, turbocharged.
01 / Model yearsChoose your Volksbus year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34.99 | — | 4.6L I4; 6.9L I6; 8.9L I6; 3.8L I4 | 17.230 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 17.280 OT Bugy Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 17.280 OT Rigido Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 18.330 OT Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door +3 | select |
| 2023 | $34.99 | — | 6.9L I6; 8.9L I6; 3.8L I4 | 17.230 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 17.280 OT Bugy Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 17.280 OT Rigido Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 18.330 OT Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door +3 | select |
| 2022 | $34.99 | — | 4.6L I4; 6.9L I6; 3.8L I4; 8.9L I6 | 17.230 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 17.280 OT Bugy Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 8.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 17.280 OT Rigido Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door +4 | select |
| 2021 | $34.99 | — | 4.6L I4; 6.9L I6; 3.8L I4; 8.9L I6 | 17.230 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 17.280 OT Bugy Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 8.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 17.280 OT Rigido Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door +5 | select |
| 2020 | $34.99 | — | 4.6L I4; 3.8L I4; 8.9L I6; 6.9L I6 | 15.190 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 14.190 SCD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 9.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 18.330 OT Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door +5 | select |
| 2019 | $34.99 | — | 4.6L I4; 3.8L I4; 6.9L I6; 8.9L I6 | 15.190 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 14.190 SCD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 9.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.230 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door +5 | select |
| 2018 | $34.99 | — | 4.6L I4; 3.8L I4; 6.9L I6; 8.9L I6 | 15.190 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 14.190 SCD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 9.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.230 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door +7 | select |
| 2017 | $34.99 | — | 4.6L I4; 3.8L; 8.9L I6; 6.9L I6 | 15.190 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 9.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 18.330 OT Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.230 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door +4 | select |
| 2016 | $34.99 | — | 4.6L I4; 3.8L; 8.9L I6; 6.9L I6 | 15.190 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 9.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 18.330 OT Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.230 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door +4 | select |
| 2015 | $34.99 | — | 4.6L I4; 3.8L; 8.9L I6; 6.9L I6 | 15.190 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 9.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 18.330 OT Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.230 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door +4 | select |
02 / Other yearsOther Volksbus years
2024 Volkswagen Volksbus · $34.99 select →
Engines: 4.6L I4 — turbocharged; 6.9L I6 — 419 cu in, turbocharged; 8.9L I6 — 540 cu in, turbocharged; 3.8L I4 — turbocharged. Trims: 17.230 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 17.280 OT Bugy Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 17.280 OT Rigido Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 18.330 OT Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 15.190 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 14.190 SCD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 9.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2024 Volksbus.
2023 Volkswagen Volksbus · $34.99 select →
Engines: 6.9L I6 — 419 cu in, turbocharged; 8.9L I6 — 540 cu in, turbocharged; 3.8L I4 — turbocharged. Trims: 17.230 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 17.280 OT Bugy Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 17.280 OT Rigido Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 18.330 OT Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 15.190 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 14.190 SCD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 9.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2023 Volksbus.
2022 Volkswagen Volksbus · $34.99 select →
Engines: 4.6L I4 — turbocharged; 6.9L I6 — turbocharged; 3.8L I4 — turbocharged; 8.9L I6 — 540 cu in, turbocharged. Trims: 17.230 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 17.280 OT Bugy Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 8.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 17.280 OT Rigido Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 18.330 OT Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 15.190 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 14.190 SCD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 9.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2022 Volksbus.
2021 Volkswagen Volksbus · $34.99 select →
Engines: 4.6L I4 — turbocharged; 6.9L I6 — turbocharged; 3.8L I4 — turbocharged; 8.9L I6 — 540 cu in, turbocharged. Trims: 17.230 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 17.280 OT Bugy Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 8.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 17.280 OT Rigido Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 18.330 OT Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 15.190 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 18.280 OT LE Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 14.190 SCD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door · 9.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2021 Volksbus.
2020 Volkswagen Volksbus · $34.99 select →
Engines: 4.6L I4 — turbocharged; 3.8L I4 — turbocharged; 8.9L I6 — 540 cu in, turbocharged; 6.9L I6 — turbocharged. Trims: 15.190 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 14.190 SCD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 9.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 18.330 OT Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.230 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.280 OT Rigido Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 8.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 18.280 OT LE Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.280 OT Bugy Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2020 Volksbus.
2019 Volkswagen Volksbus · $34.99 select →
Engines: 4.6L I4 — turbocharged; 3.8L I4 — turbocharged; 6.9L I6 — turbocharged; 8.9L I6 — 540 cu in, turbocharged. Trims: 15.190 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 14.190 SCD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 9.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.230 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.280 OT Rigido Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 18.330 OT Bugy Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 8.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 18.280 OT LE Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.280 OT Bugy Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2019 Volksbus.
2018 Volkswagen Volksbus · $34.99 select →
Engines: 4.6L I4 — turbocharged; 3.8L I4 — turbocharged; 6.9L I6 — turbocharged; 8.9L I6 — 540 cu in, turbocharged. Trims: 15.190 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 14.190 SCD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 9.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.230 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.280 OT Rigido Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 18.330 OT Bugy Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 8.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 8.150 FEB Bus (School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 9.150 FEB Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 18.280 OT LE Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.280 OT Bugy Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2018 Volksbus.
2017 Volkswagen Volksbus · $34.99 select →
Engines: 4.6L I4 — turbocharged; 3.8L — turbocharged; 8.9L I6 — turbocharged; 6.9L I6 — turbocharged. Trims: 15.190 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 9.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 18.330 OT Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.230 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.280 OT Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 8.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 9.150 FEB Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 8.150 FEB Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2017 Volksbus.
2016 Volkswagen Volksbus · $34.99 select →
Engines: 4.6L I4 — turbocharged; 3.8L — turbocharged; 8.9L I6 — turbocharged; 6.9L I6 — turbocharged. Trims: 15.190 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 9.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 18.330 OT Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.230 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.280 OT Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 8.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 9.150 FEB Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 8.150 FEB Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2016 Volksbus.
2015 Volkswagen Volksbus · $34.99 select →
Engines: 4.6L I4 — turbocharged; 3.8L — turbocharged; 8.9L I6 — turbocharged; 6.9L I6 — turbocharged. Trims: 15.190 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 9.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 18.330 OT Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.230 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 17.280 OT Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 8.160 OD Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 9.150 FEB Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door · 8.150 FEB Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2015 Volksbus.
03 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore Volksbus manual | $34.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the Volksbus manual
Which Volksbus years does this manual cover?
Every year from 2015 to 2024 — 10 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Volkswagen Volksbus manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Volkswagen published for the Volksbus, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include Volksbus wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every Volksbus manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Why do some Volksbus years cost more?
Every Volksbus year is $34.99.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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