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Volkswagen Convertible Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 6 model years of the Volkswagen Convertible (1980–1985).

3
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
1980
year with most recalls

Pick your Volkswagen Convertible model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1985 Volkswagen Convertible10
1984 Volkswagen Convertible10
1983 Volkswagen Convertible10
1982 Volkswagen Convertible10
1981 Volkswagen Convertible10
1980 Volkswagen Convertible10

All Volkswagen Convertible recalls (3)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Volkswagen Convertible, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 85V099000 Reported 105,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Under adverse weather conditions, outer rubber layer of brake hoses may become brittle and develop cracks. Consequence of defect: cracks could lead to loss of brake fluid resulting in an increase in stopping distance and possibly an accident.

    Remedy: Replace brake hoses as necessary.

    Model years: 1983, 1984

  2. Fuel rail (fuel system)

    NHTSA 84V152000 Reported 4,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The hose connected to the pump located inside the fuel tank may become disconnected when the vehicle is in use. If this happens, the fuel supply to the engine will be interrupted, causing the vehicle to stall.

    Remedy: The dealer will install a modified fuel hose free of charge.

    Model years: 1985

  3. Fuel injection system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 83V117000 Reported 930,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning. This can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect the fuse box and its connectors for corrosion, and correct where necessary. A bypass adapter to the fuel pump electrical circuit will be installed.

    Model years: 1980, 1981, 1982

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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.