CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Volkswagen Golf has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (1 report).
1987 Volkswagen Golf recalls
Most common 1987 Volkswagen Golf problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
TRANSFER FUEL PUMP WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY. IT WOULD FAIL TO SUPPLY FUEL TO THE PUMP. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL OUT. ITS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE WEATHER IS WARM OR VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR A WHILE. *AK
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR JUST STOPPED. NO PRIOR WARNING AS HAS HE WAS DRIVING. CONSUMER DRIFTED TO THE SHOULDER. HE TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, AND IT STARTED. *AK
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE MOUNTING BRACKET THAT ATTACHES TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND CLUTCH PEDAL IS STARTING TO BREAK, CAUSING AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
AFTER RAIN, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BECOMES WET/MOULDY AND PRESENTS A FOUL ODOR. *AK
1987 Volkswagen Golf questions
Does the 1987 Volkswagen Golf have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1987 Volkswagen Golf: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core; Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs; 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 Golf?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Volkswagen Golf 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.