How many recalls does the 1984 Volkswagen Convertible have?

The 1984 Volkswagen Convertible has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1984 Volkswagen Convertible has an open recall?

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1984 Volkswagen Convertible Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1984 Volkswagen Convertible has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 105,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 85V099000 1985-07-30 105,000 affected

Defect

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…

Remedy

REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.

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 1984 Volkswagen Convertible as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.