CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (3 reports).
1Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1988 Volkswagen Scirocco recalls
Most common 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
What owners report
DT: CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN RECALL 91V201000 CONCERNING FUEL SYSTEM/GAS STORAGE TANK ASSEMBLY IN 2000-2001. HE TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER, AND THE GAS TANK WAS REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, CONSUMER WAS HAVING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. HE WAS NOT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS TANK LEAKING PRIOR TO HAVING IT REPLACED. AFTER THE GAS TANK WAS REPLACED UNDER THE RECALL GAS TANK STARTED LEAKING GAS AND CONTINUED TO LEAK. IT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF TO TWO YEARS. ALSO, HAD DRIVING PROBLEMS/STALLING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, THEY INSPECTED THE CAR AND SAID THAT THE CAR HAD A BAD LEAK SOMEWHERE ON TOP OF THE TANK. BUT COULD NOT TELL CON
WHILE IN VEHICLE NOTICED GAS SMELL . ALSO PUDDLE UNDER VEHICLE . NOTIFIED OF A RECALL91V201000 DEALING WITH FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. BUT MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK
THE FUEL TANK CRACKED AND NOW FUEL IS LEAKING OUT OF THE TANK. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS YEAR BUT DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS NOT ON MY VEHICLE. *AK
1988 Volkswagen Scirocco questions
Does the 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco 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.