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Volkswagen Scirocco Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints across 12 model years of the Volkswagen Scirocco (1975–1988). The most-complained-about year is 1987.

16
safety recalls, all years
16
owner complaints, all years
1978
year with most recalls
1987
year with most complaints

Pick your Volkswagen Scirocco model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1988 Volkswagen Scirocco13
1987 Volkswagen Scirocco29
1986 Volkswagen Scirocco12
1985 Volkswagen Scirocco30
1982 Volkswagen Scirocco10
1981 Volkswagen Scirocco10
1980 Volkswagen Scirocco20
1979 Volkswagen Scirocco71
1978 Volkswagen Scirocco81
1977 Volkswagen Scirocco60
1976 Volkswagen Scirocco70
1975 Volkswagen Scirocco60

What Volkswagen Scirocco owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The 1987 model year has the most, with 9.

All Volkswagen Scirocco recalls (16)

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

  1. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 91V201000 Reported 51,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.

    Remedy: Check vehicle with a specially designed tool for the presence of a fuel tank crack, and replace fuel tank if defect is found.

    Model years: 1987, 1988

  2. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 87V053000 Reported 278,520 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.

    Remedy: Install a modified fuel pump and filter.

    Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987

  3. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 85V090000 Reported 20,560 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The fuel pump located inside the fuel tank could fail during high ambient temperatures. This failure is caused by bearing tolerances which do not accommodate temperature expansions. Consequence of defect: in the event that the fuel pump fails, it will interrupt the fuel supply to the engine, the vehicle will stall and could cause a…

    Remedy: A modified fuel pump, hose and clamps will be installed.

    Model years: 1985

  4. 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

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

    NHTSA 83V116000 Reported 661,585 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Brake lines installed underneath the carpeting in the passenger compartment may rust due to the entry of water and road salt. If rusting remains unchecked, it produces leaks in the lines and brake fluid may be lost.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the interior brake lines at no cost to owner. Owners are also advised that all brake lines should be inspected at two-year intervals.

    Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

  6. 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: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

  7. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 81V113000 Reported 448,167 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Corrosive damage and increased electrical resistance may cause the fuel pump relay to stop functioning. The fuel pump relay is one of several relays on a relay board located near the firewall. Corrosion caused by rain entering an improperly sealed antenna hole has been the subject of previous campaigns, but additional measures are…

    Remedy: Vehicles will be inspected to determine whether the modification has been performed. If not, a bypass will be installed to locate the fuel pump relay away from the relay board. Any corroded relay boards or connectors…

    Model years: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

  8. Cables (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 81V012000 Reported 110,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The accelerator cable which leads from the transmission lever to the throttle housing may malfunction. Accelerator cable may have been bent during installation or during servicing of engine components. This could cause the steel band cable to bind and can result in delayed response during deceleration, high engine idle and hesitation…

    Remedy: The accelerator cable will be replaced with a newly designed one. In addition, other components of the acceleration system will be checked, lubricated, and if necessary, replaced. This will be done without charge.

    Model years: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

  9. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 80V035000 Reported 140,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    On some vehicles, the fender opening through which the antenna cable is routed may not be properly sealed. As a result, splashed water from the tires could enter passenger compartment through the opening, enter the fuse relay board and cause corrosion of the terminals. Also, because water is a good conductor of electricity, the starter…

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, seal the radio antenna holes and replace corroded components without charge to owner..

    Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

  10. Relay (electrical system)

    NHTSA 79V120000 Reported 540,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Due to an improperly sealed antenna mounting hole, water could seap into the fuse relay board. The water entering the fuse relay board acts as a conductor of current, thereby charging the starter.

    Remedy: The dealer will seal all radio antenna cable holes. In addition, electrical parts of the relay/fuse board will be checked and replaced in the case of corrosion.

    Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

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

    NHTSA 78V261000 Reported 13 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The front brake line and brake hose assembly may have been improperly routed. The brake hose could then rub against the wheel at certain wheel positions during vehicle operation. This will result in brake hose wear and brake fluid loss.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and if necessary, reroute the brake hose to preclude contact with the wheel.

    Model years: 1979

  12. Linkage and cable (parking brake)

    NHTSA 78V118000 Reported 53 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The rear axle brake cable bracket is attached to the outside of a flange bolt of the rear axle. This bracket was not correctly installed during assembly.

    Remedy: The dealer will relocate the bracket and install a new flange, if necessary, without charge.

    Model years: 1978

  13. Cables (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 77V245000 Reported 219,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The accelerator cable assembly in the involved vehicles could fail prematurely under certain operating conditions. This would either prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to the idle position or cause a loss of adequate engine power.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a new accelerator cable, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1975, 1976

  14. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 77V246000 Reported 68,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    On the involved vehicles, the roller bearing inside the steering gear box could become dislocated. This could cause looseness and excessive play in the steering system.

    Remedy: Dealer will install a lock plate to ensure that the roller bearing stays in its designed position, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1975

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

    NHTSA 77V182000 Reported 18,500 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    On the involved vehicles, the two rubber elbows, located at each end of the plastic pipe leading from the throttle valve body housing to the brake booster vacuum pump, may be damaged as a result of improper clamp installation.

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the rubber elbow connections and install new type clamps, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1978

  16. Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

    NHTSA 74V229000 Reported 3,500 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Model years: 1975

Other Volkswagen models

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.