There have been 5 safety recalls for the Volkswagen 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 Volkswagen FOX.
A leak or failure of the heat exchanger located under the dashboard can allow hot coolant to escape and cause injury to the feet of a passenger. Hot coolant can also steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Volkswagen FOX, 1988 Volkswagen FOX, 1989 Volkswagen FOX, 1990 Volkswagen FOX, 1991 Volkswagen FOX, 1992 Volkswagen FOX, 1993 Volkswagen FOX |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: In the event of a cooling system component failure while the vehicle is driven, the coolant can overheat causing the cooling system pressure to rise to a level where a leak in the heat exchanger can occur. ... 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 🔎 |
Prolonged rubbing of the fuel line against the intakemanifold could cause a fuel line leak, and result in an engine compartment fireif the leaking fuel line is exposed to a source of ignition.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Volkswagen FOX |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Metal fuel lines with an incorrect contour were installed in the engine compartment. The incorrect contour can cause the metal fuel line to rub against the intake manifold. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the above condition is present and the steering wheelnut is torqued lower than specified, break of the friction lock could result inloosening and separation of the steering wheel.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Volkswagen FOX, 1988 Volkswagen FOX, 1989 Volkswagen FOX |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: Steering wheel/shaft designed to use surface friction may loose this friction if grease or oil is present on the coneshaped surface of the steering shaft. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Prolonged chafing can cause premature tire wear andcould result in sudden loss of air.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Volkswagen FOX |
| Component: WHEELS |
| Recall Summary: Under heavy load conditions, the rear tire sidewalls may chafe against the wheel housing. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 23, 1995 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 164,000 |
| Apr. 14, 1992 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 358,000 |
| Jun. 3, 1991 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2,000 |
| Dec. 1, 1988 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 104,000 |
| Oct. 20, 1987 | Wheel | 138 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1993 Volkswagen FOX | 2 |
| 1992 Volkswagen FOX | 2 |
| 1991 Volkswagen FOX | 3 |
| 1990 Volkswagen FOX | 2 |
| 1989 Volkswagen FOX | 2 |
| 1988 Volkswagen FOX | 2 |
| 1987 Volkswagen FOX | 3 |