There have been 5 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Cabrio. 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 Volkswagen Cabrio.
The enlarged opening of the mounting hole results infront wheel misalignment causing steering pull with the potential for anaccident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
| Recall Summary: The track control arms used to support the front wheels were improperly welded in the area of the flexible bushing mounting hole. This causes a gradual opening of the mounting hole and loosening of the bushing. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio, 1992 Volkswagen Cabrio, 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, 1990 Volkswagen Corrado, 1991 Volkswagen Corrado, 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, 1990 Volkswagen FOX, 1991 Volkswagen FOX, 1992 Volkswagen FOX, 1993 Volkswagen FOX, 1988 Volkswagen Golf, 1989 Volkswagen Golf, 1990 Volkswagen Golf, 1991 Volkswagen Golf, 1992 Volkswagen Golf, 1988 Volkswagen Jetta, 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, 1992 Volkswagen Jetta, 1993 Volkswagen Passat, 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Interference with the free movement of the acceleratorlinkage could result in unwanted acceleration which may cause an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio, 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: The center of the water separator panel located in the engine compartment between engine and firewall could bend in the event someone leans on it during engine maintenance, repairs or checking of fluid levels. A bent panel could interfere with the free movement of the accelerator linkage. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio, 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio, 2000 Volkswagen Golf, 2001 Volkswagen Golf, 2000 Volkswagen Jetta, 2001 Volkswagen Jetta, 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle, 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Recall Summary: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems. " child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fuel leakage can occur increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio, 1997 Volkswagen Jetta, 1998 Volkswagen Jetta, 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 1998 Volkswagen Passat, 1999 Volkswagen Passat, 2000 Volkswagen Passat, 2001 Volkswagen Passat, 2002 Volkswagen Passat, 2003 Volkswagen Passat |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Recall Summary: On some passenger vehicles, the fuel tank filler neck can suffer abrasion damage if the rear tire goes flat and the vehicle is driven until the tire disintegrates. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 12, 2002 | Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual | 332,950 |
| Jan. 25, 2002 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 487,284 |
| May. 1, 1992 | Suspension:front:control Arm | 890 |
| Apr. 14, 1992 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 358,000 |
| Sep. 11, 1991 | Vehicle Speed Control | 11,300 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio | 1 |
| 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio | 1 |
| 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio | 1 |
| 1992 Volkswagen Cabrio | 1 |
| 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio | 3 |