There have been 3 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Syncro. 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 Syncro.
Failure to return to idle position could lead to anaccident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Volkswagen Camper, 1988 Volkswagen Camper, 1989 Volkswagen Camper, 1987 Volkswagen Syncro, 1988 Volkswagen Syncro, 1989 Volkswagen Syncro, 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: When using the cruise control the accelerator cable tension may allow the cable to sag and become entangled with the water pipe bracket impeding its return to idle position. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fuel flow could become restricted and cause the engineto stall.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Volkswagen Camper, 1987 Volkswagen Camper, 1986 Volkswagen Syncro, 1987 Volkswagen Syncro, 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Usage of fuel with reid pressure up to 14 psi could, under high engine load and high ambient temperatures, lead to stalling. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fuel could escape, creating the potential for a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Volkswagen Syncro, 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Recall Summary: Fuel tank filler neck pipe may not seat properly in the fuel tank opening. Also, the sending unit cover may be deformed. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 1, 1989 | Vehicle Speed Control | 300 |
| Apr. 14, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 339 |
| Apr. 14, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 15,500 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1989 Volkswagen Syncro | 1 |
| 1988 Volkswagen Syncro | 1 |
| 1987 Volkswagen Syncro | 2 |
| 1986 Volkswagen Syncro | 2 |