There have been 8 safety recalls for the Audi FOX. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Audi FOX.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Audi 4000, 1981 Audi 4000, 1976 Audi FOX, 1977 Audi FOX, 1978 Audi FOX, 1979 Audi FOX, 1980 Isuzu Pickup Truck, 1980 Volkswagen Convertible, 1981 Volkswagen Convertible, 1982 Volkswagen Convertible, 1976 Volkswagen Dasher, 1977 Volkswagen Dasher, 1978 Volkswagen Dasher, 1979 Volkswagen Dasher, 1980 Volkswagen Dasher, 1980 Volkswagen Jetta, 1981 Volkswagen Jetta, 1982 Volkswagen Jetta, 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco, 1977 Volkswagen Scirocco, 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco, 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco, 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco, 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning. This can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1974 Audi FOX, 1974 Volkswagen Dasher, 1975 Volkswagen Dasher, 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco, 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: The accelerator cable assembly in the involved vehicles could fail prematurely under certain operating conditions. This would either prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to the idle position or cause a loss of adequate engine power. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 Audi FOX, 1978 Volkswagen Dasher |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
| Recall Summary: On the involved vehicles, the two guide bolts for each of the left and right side free-floating front brake calipers may not have been tightened according to specifications during assembly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1973 Audi FOX |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1973 Audi FOX |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 9, 1983 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 930,000 |
| Dec. 30, 1977 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 219,000 |
| Oct. 19, 1977 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 1,125 |
| Oct. 2, 1973 | Suspension:rear | 13,500 |
| Jun. 4, 1973 | Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash | 6,487 |
| May. 21, 1973 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 371 |
| May. 17, 1973 | Equipment:other:labels | 1,360 |
| May. 17, 1973 | Equipment:other:labels | 509 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1979 Audi FOX | 1 |
| 1978 Audi FOX | 2 |
| 1977 Audi FOX | 1 |
| 1976 Audi FOX | 1 |
| 1974 Audi FOX | 1 |
| 1973 Audi FOX | 5 |