How many recalls does the 1989 Volkswagen Cabrio have?

The 1989 Volkswagen Cabrio has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1989 Volkswagen Cabrio has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1989 Volkswagen Cabrio?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system.

1989 Volkswagen Cabrio Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1989 Volkswagen Cabrio. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“There is a recall on the fuel tank of my 1989 vw cabriolet.I contacted the dealer 4 weeks ago and asked them about it. They said they found the recall and it was still open. I scheduled an appointment and they said they would get back to me no problem. They then say they cannot find parts. It's is…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-04-19

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Volkswagen Cabrio as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.