1991 Volkswagen Cabrio Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: control arm
The track control arms used to support the front wheels were improperly welded in the area of the flexible bushing mounting hole. This causes a gradual opening of the mounting hole and loosening of the bushing.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front suspension control arms where necessary.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.
Remedy: Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.
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Vehicle speed control
The center of the water separator panel located in the engine compartment between engine and firewall could bend in the event someone leans on it during engine maintenance, repairs or checking of fluid levels. A bent panel could interfere with the free movement of the accelerator linkage.
Remedy: Install reinforcement bracket to secure separator panel.
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 97,667 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1989 (na) volkswagen cabrio. While filling the vehicle with fuel, the contact noticed leaks from the fuel tank. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 91v201000 (”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 3, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Tl* the contact owns a 1990 volkswagen cabriolet (na). The contact noticed fuel leaking from the seam of the fuel tank. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehic”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 29, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–22 / 26–29 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Volkswagen Cabrio model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volkswagen Cabrio model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Volkswagen Cabrio | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio | 3 | 7 |
| 1992 Volkswagen Cabrio | 1 | 9 |
| 1993 Volkswagen Cabrio | 0 | 8 |
| 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio | 0 | 15 |
| 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio | 0 | 14 |
| 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio | 1 | 21 |
| 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio | 0 | 29 |
| 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio | 1 | 16 |
| 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio | 1 | 38 |
| 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio | 0 | 23 |
Checking a specific 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio
How do I know if my 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volkswagen dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 91V162000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.