CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Volkswagen Golf has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (3 reports).
1990 Volkswagen Golf recalls
Most common 1990 Volkswagen Golf problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING THE WIRING IN THE TRUNK CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS CONSUMER HAD TURNED ON THE REAR DEFROST FOR THE FIRST TIME. THERE WAS A CRACKING SOUND AND A STREAM OF SMOKE CAME UP FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR HATCH AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. *JG *JB
WHILE DRIVING COULD SEE A LIGHT BURNING ON FLOOR OF VEHICLE . CONSUMER GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND SAW U A BLUE FLAME. VEHICLE STARTED FILLING UP WITH SMOKE. FIRE COULD NOT BE PUT OUT. FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT FIRE STARTED FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO TRUNK. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 TO 45 MPH HEARD A SNAP AND THAT WAS ROTORS SNAPPING IN HALF, LOST ALL BRAKES AND STEERING. THERE WERE FIVE RECALLS ON VEHICLE THAT HAD NEVER BEEN DONE.*AK
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF MY CAR SUDDENLY BEGIN TO FOG UP. I WAS COASTING TOWARD A STOP LIGHT AND AS SOON AS I STOPPED I NOTICED ANTIFREEZE POURING IN FROM AROUND THE FIREWALL AREA. I WAS ONLY A FEW BLOCKS FROM HOME SO I WATCHED THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND PROCEEDED SLOWLY- SOMEHOW KEEPING MY FEET SUSPENDED OFF OF THE FLOOR TO AVOID THE HOT ANTIFREEZE. I SUSPECTED THE HEATER CORE BECAUSE I KNEW THAT IT WAS INTERNAL TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I REPLACED THIS MYSELF BECAUSE THE DEALER SAID THEY WOULD CHARGE BETWEEN 600-800.00 FOR THIS REPAIR. THIS WAS THE BIGGEST PAIN THE NECK TO REPAIR BECAUSE I HAD TO REMOVE THE DASHBOARD TO ACCESS THE HEATER CORE. PLUS I
THIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITHOUT FRONT LAP BELTS, BUT DO HAVE SHOULDER BELTS. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE IS SAFE. *AK
1990 Volkswagen Golf questions
Does the 1990 Volkswagen Golf have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1990 Volkswagen Golf: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (3), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 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.