5
recalls
The Volkswagen Cabrio has 5 recalls covering 1.19 million vehicles as reported; model year 1991 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 1991: 3
Units affected
1.19M
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Volkswagen Cabrio, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system42
- Engine and engine cooling31
- Visibility26
- Air bags22
- Structure19
- Power train18
- Service brakes, hydraulic18
- Complaints
- 187
- Crashes reported
- 21
- Fires reported
- 13
- People injured
- 18
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Volkswagen Cabrio by component
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 845K units
- Equipment1 · 333K units
- Suspension1 · 890 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 11K units
Volkswagen Cabrio recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2002 | Volkswagen Cabrio, Golf, Jetta, NEW Beetle (2000-2001): EquipmentNo. 02V244000 | Other or not stated | 332,950 |
| Jan 25, 2002 | Volkswagen Cabrio, Jetta, Passat (1997-2003): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 02V026000 | Fire | 487,284 |
| May 1, 1992 | Volkswagen Cabrio (1991): SuspensionNo. 92V064000 | Crash risk | 890 |
| Apr 14, 1992 | Volkswagen Cabrio, Cabriolet, Corrado, FOX and 4 more (1988-1993): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 92V058000 | Fire | 358,000 |
| Sep 11, 1991 | Volkswagen Cabrio, Cabriolet (1990-1991): Vehicle speed controlNo. 91V162000 | Crash risk | 11,300 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2003 Volkswagen Cabrio recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2003 Volkswagen Cabrio. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Cabrio have?
5 recalls cover the Volkswagen Cabrio, for 1.19 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Volkswagen Cabrio?
Electrical system: named in 42 of the 187 safety complaints about the Volkswagen Cabrio, then engine and engine cooling (31). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.