Does the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volkswagen dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio?

7 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1991 Volkswagen Cabrio recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Volkswagen been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1991 Volkswagen Cabrio recalls, newest first

May 1, 1992NHTSA 92V064000890 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm

Summary: The track control arms used to support the front wheels were improperly welded in the area of the flexible bushing mounting hole. This causes a gradual opening of the mounting hole and loosening of the bushing.
Consequence: The enlarged opening of the mounting hole results infront wheel misalignment causing steering pull with the potential for anaccident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front suspension control arms where necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 14, 1992NHTSA 92V058000358,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence: Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.
Remedy: Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 11, 1991NHTSA 91V16200011,300 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: The center of the water separator panel located in the engine compartment between engine and firewall could bend in the event someone leans on it during engine maintenance, repairs or checking of fluid levels. A bent panel could interfere with the free movement of the accelerator linkage.
Consequence: Interference with the free movement of the acceleratorlinkage could result in unwanted acceleration which may cause an accident.
Remedy: Install reinforcement bracket to secure separator panel.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Fuel system5
Gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly4
Fuel/propulsion system2
Gasoline1

Other Volkswagen Cabrio years

Other 1991 Volkswagen models

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1991 Honda Accord (13 recalls)
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1991 Thomas School Bus (11 recalls)
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Questions

Does the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volkswagen dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio?: 7 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.