6
recalls
The Volkswagen Cabriolet has 6 recalls covering 714,820 vehicles as reported; model year 1990 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 1990: 4
Units affected
715K
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
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To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
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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.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Volkswagen Cabriolet by component
- Fuel system, gasoline4 · 695K units
- Air bags1 · 8,500 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 11K units
Volkswagen Cabriolet recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 1994 | Volkswagen Cabriolet (1987-1989): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 94V065000 | Fire | 7,500 |
| Apr 14, 1992 | Volkswagen Cabrio, Cabriolet, Corrado, FOX and 4 more (1988-1993): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 92V058000 | Fire | 358,000 |
| Dec 13, 1991 | Volkswagen Cabriolet (1990): Air bagsNo. 91V215000 | Injury | 8,500 |
| Nov 18, 1991 | Volkswagen Cabriolet, Scirocco (1987-1990): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 91V201000 | Fire | 51,000 |
| Sep 11, 1991 | Volkswagen Cabrio, Cabriolet (1990-1991): Vehicle speed controlNo. 91V162000 | Crash risk | 11,300 |
| Apr 14, 1987 | Volkswagen Cabriolet, Golf, Jetta, Scirocco (1985-1987): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 87V053000 | Other or not stated | 278,520 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet. 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 Cabriolet have?
6 recalls cover the Volkswagen Cabriolet, for 714,820 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (4 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Volkswagen Cabriolet?
Fuel system, gasoline: named in 23 of the 44 safety complaints about the Volkswagen Cabriolet, then air bags (5). 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.