CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (8 reports).
1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet recalls
Most common 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
1 NORMAL DRIVING 2 LOWER BEARING OF THE STEERING COLUMN FALLS FROM BEARING RACE, CREATES HAZARDOUS STEERING 3 A PLASTIC BEARING RETAINER IS THE FACTORY REPLACEMENT AND THIS BRAKES CAUSING THE FAILURE. REPLACEMENT DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH ITS FUEL TANK AS STATED IN RECALL # 94V065000; BUT, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING FUEL TANK CRACKED, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *JB
I HAVE HEARD THAT THE FUEL TANKS ON THESE VEHICLES HAD A RECALL. *AK
THE HEATER CORE EXPLODED ONTO THE CONSUMERS LEGS, THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED BURNS TO BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT CALVES, DUE TO THE PAIN OF THE HOT STEAM THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS STILL MOVING AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE HIT A CONCRETE EMBANKMENT (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). NLM
1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet questions
Does the 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (8), Visibility (2), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.