There have been 6 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Corrado. 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 Corrado.
Leakage of hot coolant from the heat exchanger can cause injury to the feet of the driver or steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's vision.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with vr6 engines. A coolant system component such as the thermo switch, radiator fan, or water pump, can malfunction causing the coolant temperature and coolant system pressure to increase significantly.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A leaking heat exchanger will allow hot coolant to escape causing injury to the driver's feet or could steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, 1990 Volkswagen Corrado, 1988 Volkswagen Passat, 1989 Volkswagen Passat, 1990 Volkswagen Passat |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: In the event the engine overheats and the vehicle is operated continuously in that condition, the coolant pressure will rise to a level at which the heat exchanger could leak. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A worn and noisy fan motor shaft can seize renderingthe fan motor inoperative, eventually causing the engine to overheat and stall. A stalled vehicle in traffic can increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, 1995 Volkswagen Corrado, 1993 Volkswagen Golf, 1994 Volkswagen Golf, 1995 Volkswagen Golf, 1993 Volkswagen Jetta, 1994 Volkswagen Jetta, 1995 Volkswagen Jetta, 1993 Volkswagen Passat, 1994 Volkswagen Passat, 1995 Volkswagen Passat |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Recall Summary: Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If a short occurs, either the engine could stall orthe radiator fan could stop operating causing the engine to overheat. Eithercondition could result in a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, 1993 Volkswagen Corrado |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Recall Summary: An engine compartment electrical wiring harness may have been routed too close to a sheet metal edge. The wiring can become damaged during normal vehicle operation due to chafing, resulting in an electrical short. ... 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 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 13, 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 6,217 |
| Jul. 1, 1996 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 8,100 |
| Sep. 20, 1995 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 34,000 |
| Jun. 14, 1993 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 4,300 |
| Apr. 14, 1992 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 358,000 |
| Apr. 22, 1991 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 8,500 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1995 Volkswagen Corrado | 1 |
| 1994 Volkswagen Corrado | 2 |
| 1993 Volkswagen Corrado | 3 |
| 1992 Volkswagen Corrado | 3 |
| 1991 Volkswagen Corrado | 2 |
| 1990 Volkswagen Corrado | 3 |
| 1989 Volkswagen Corrado | 2 |