5
recalls
The Volkswagen Fox has 5 recalls covering 628,138 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
628K
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
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Do-not-drive
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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 Fox by component
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 360K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 164K units
- Steering1 · 104K units
- Wheels1 · 138 units
Volkswagen Fox recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 1995 | Volkswagen FOX (1987-1993): Engine and engine coolingNo. 95V105000 | Crash risk | 164,000 |
| Apr 14, 1992 | Volkswagen Cabrio, Cabriolet, Corrado, FOX and 4 more (1988-1993): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 92V058000 | Fire | 358,000 |
| Jun 3, 1991 | Volkswagen FOX (1991): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 91V087000 | Fire | 2,000 |
| Dec 1, 1988 | Volkswagen FOX (1987-1989): SteeringNo. 88V187000 | Other or not stated | 104,000 |
| Oct 20, 1987 | Volkswagen FOX (1987): WheelsNo. 87V162000 | Other or not stated | 138 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1993 Volkswagen Fox recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1993 Volkswagen Fox. 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 Fox have?
5 recalls cover the Volkswagen Fox, for 628,138 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Volkswagen Fox?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 29 of the 83 safety complaints about the Volkswagen Fox, then visibility (20). 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.