There have been 20 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Rabbit. 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 Rabbit.
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Audi A3, 2009 Volkswagen EOS, 2010 Volkswagen Golf, 2009 Volkswagen GTI, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen jetta a5 sedan, 2009 Volkswagen jetta sportwagen, eos, gti, rabbit and Audi a3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen golf a6 vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If chafing occurs, there is the potential for a fuel leak to develop. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, 2007 Volkswagen Beetle, 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit, 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit, 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 jetta, new beetle, new beetle convertible, model year 2009 jetta sportwagen and model year 2007-2009 rabbit vehicles equipped with 2. 5l engines. The jetta, jetta sportwagen, and rabbit vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 20, 2016 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock | 135,683 |
| Dec. 10, 2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 228,236 |
| Sep. 24, 2007 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 340,000 |
| Mar. 25, 1985 | Seat Belt | 21,000 |
| Feb. 12, 1985 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 25,000 |
| Nov. 9, 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 661,585 |
| Nov. 9, 1983 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 930,000 |
| Feb. 23, 1982 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 5,200 |
| Sep. 24, 1981 | Structure:body | 448,167 |
| Sep. 9, 1981 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 4,800 |
| May. 15, 1981 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 133,000 |
| Jan. 28, 1981 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 110,000 |
| Mar. 26, 1980 | Structure:body | 140,000 |
| May. 17, 1979 | Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay | 540,000 |
| Jun. 1, 1978 | Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable | 53 |
| Dec. 30, 1977 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 68,000 |
| Dec. 30, 1977 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 219,000 |
| Dec. 8, 1977 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 3,000 |
| Oct. 18, 1977 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 18,500 |
| Oct. 13, 1977 | Equipment:other:labels | 78 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2 |
| 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2 |
| 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit | 1 |
| 1985 Volkswagen Rabbit | 1 |
| 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit | 1 |
| 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit | 1 |
| 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit | 1 |
| 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit | 3 |
| 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit | 3 |
| 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit | 6 |
| 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit | 9 |
| 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit | 6 |
| 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit | 5 |
| 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit | 5 |