CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (6 reports).
1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet recalls
Most common 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER 91V215000 CONCERNING THE AIR BAGS. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO SEND ANOTHER LETTER TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE AIR BAG DEFECT HAS OCCURRED. *AK THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHICH MEANT THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN CASE OF A COLLISION. *PH *JB
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 91V201000 FOR FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING GASOLINE. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND PROBLEM WASN'T SOLVED. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
AFTER A TURN, ARIBARG WARNINGS LIGHTS TURNED ON AND WONT TURN OFF. *AK
VAPORS APPEAR WHEN CONSUMER FILLS UP VEHICLE. ALSO, CONSUMER CAN ONLY GET A HALF TANK OF GAS WHEN FILLING UP VEHICLE DUE TO A SHORTAGE WITHIN THE TANK.
GAS TANK FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. (92V-058). MJS
1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet questions
Does the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Air Bags; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (6), Fuel System, Gasoline (3), Equipment (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 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.