There have been 16 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Scirocco. 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 Scirocco.
Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which couldcatch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet, 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet, 1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet, 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet, 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet, 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet, 1985 Volkswagen Golf, 1986 Volkswagen Golf, 1987 Volkswagen Golf, 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, 1986 Volkswagen Jetta, 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Summary: Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Summary: The fuel pump located inside the fuel tank could fail during high ambient temperatures. This failure is caused by bearing tolerances which do not accommodate temperature expansions. Consequence of defect: in the event that the fuel pump fails, it will interrupt the fuel supply to the engine, ... 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 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 18, 1991 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 51,000 |
| Apr. 14, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 278,520 |
| Jul. 18, 1985 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 20,560 |
| Nov. 27, 1984 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail | 4,000 |
| 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 |
| Sep. 24, 1981 | Structure:body | 448,167 |
| 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 |
| Dec. 11, 1978 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 13 |
| Jun. 1, 1978 | Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable | 53 |
| Dec. 30, 1977 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 219,000 |
| Dec. 30, 1977 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 68,000 |
| Oct. 18, 1977 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 18,500 |
| Nov. 22, 1974 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 3,500 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco | 1 |
| 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco | 2 |
| 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco | 1 |
| 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco | 3 |
| 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco | 1 |
| 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco | 1 |
| 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco | 2 |
| 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco | 7 |
| 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco | 8 |
| 1977 Volkswagen Scirocco | 6 |
| 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco | 7 |
| 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco | 6 |