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Volkswagen Syncro Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 4 model years of the Volkswagen Syncro (1986–1989).

3
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
1986
year with most recalls

Pick your Volkswagen Syncro model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1989 Volkswagen Syncro10
1988 Volkswagen Syncro10
1987 Volkswagen Syncro20
1986 Volkswagen Syncro20

All Volkswagen Syncro recalls (3)

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

  1. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 89V067000 Reported 300 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    When using the cruise control the accelerator cable tension may allow the cable to sag and become entangled with the water pipe bracket impeding its return to idle position.

    Remedy: The present accelerator cable bracket will be replaced.

    Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989

  2. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 87V051000 Reported 339 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Fuel tank filler neck pipe may not seat properly in the fuel tank opening. Also, the sending unit cover may be deformed.

    Remedy: Install a redesigned filler neck pipe and replace the sending unit gasket.

    Model years: 1986

  3. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 87V052000 Reported 15,500 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Usage of fuel with reid pressure up to 14 PSI could, under high engine load and high ambient temperatures, lead to stalling.

    Remedy: Install a new fuel tank, containing a redesigned fuel filter, as well as modified control units.

    Model years: 1986, 1987

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.