1987 Volkswagen GTI Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1987 Volkswagen GTI has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).

2Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your GTI?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1987 Volkswagen GTI recalls

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core

Recall 92V050Apr 14, 1992650,000 vehicles affected

Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Recall 87V063May 8, 198710,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1987 Volkswagen GTI problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling2

What owners report

2005-03-06, Engine And Engine Cooling
A RECALL HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR MY SON'S AUTOMOBILE. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND WHEN I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER THEY WERE UNABLE TO IDENTIFY IF THE DEFECT HAD BEEN ADDRESSED IN A PRIOR REPAIR FOR A PRIOR OWNER. THE RECALL NUMBER IS "92V050000" . NO INCIDENT HAS OCCURED YET. I AM TRYING TO ADDRESS THIS BEFORE IT BECOMES A PROBEM. THANK YOU. *AK
1995-01-30, Engine And Engine Cooling
THE TIME BELT BROKE AND ENGINE STOP( 16 VALVE). TT

1987 Volkswagen GTI questions

Does the 1987 Volkswagen GTI have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1987 Volkswagen GTI: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core; Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Volkswagen GTI?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Volkswagen GTI 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.

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