There have been 4 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Convertible. 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 Convertible.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Audi 4000, 1983 Audi 5000, 1984 Audi 5000, 1983 Volkswagen Convertible, 1984 Volkswagen Convertible, 1983 Volkswagen Jetta, 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, 1983 Volkswagen Quantum, 1984 Volkswagen Quantum |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Under adverse weather conditions, outer rubber layer of brake hoses may become brittle and develop cracks. Consequence of defect: cracks could lead to loss of brake fluid resulting in an increase in stopping distance and possibly an accident. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Volkswagen Convertible, 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL |
| Recall Summary: The hose connected to the pump located inside the fuel tank may become disconnected when the vehicle is in use. If this happens, the fuel supply to the engine will be interrupted, causing the vehicle to stall. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| 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: 9999 Volkswagen Convertible, 9999 Volkswagen Karman Ghia |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 30, 1985 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 105,000 |
| Nov. 27, 1984 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail | 4,000 |
| Nov. 9, 1983 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 930,000 |
| Feb. 6, 1967 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 14 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 9999 Volkswagen Convertible | 1 |
| 1985 Volkswagen Convertible | 1 |
| 1984 Volkswagen Convertible | 1 |
| 1983 Volkswagen Convertible | 1 |
| 1982 Volkswagen Convertible | 1 |
| 1981 Volkswagen Convertible | 1 |
| 1980 Volkswagen Convertible | 1 |