Does the 1988 Volkswagen CABRIOLET have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline. 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 1988 Volkswagen CABRIOLET 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 1988 Volkswagen CABRIOLET?

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

1988 Volkswagen CABRIOLET recalls

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

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

For the 1988 Volkswagen CABRIOLET. 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.

1988 Volkswagen CABRIOLET recalls, newest first

April 8, 1994NHTSA 94V0650007,500 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.
Consequence: Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which could catch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.
Remedy: Dealers will check the vehicle with a specially designed tool for the presence of a tank crack, and replace the fuel tank if the defect is present.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 18, 1991NHTSA 91V20100051,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.
Consequence: Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which couldcatch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.
Remedy: Check vehicle with a specially designed tool for the presence of a fuel tank crack, and replace fuel tank if defect is found.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1988 Volkswagen CABRIOLET 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: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Fuel system4
Gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly3
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank1

Other Volkswagen CABRIOLET years

Other 1988 Volkswagen models

Questions

Does the 1988 Volkswagen CABRIOLET have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline. 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 1988 Volkswagen CABRIOLET 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 1988 Volkswagen CABRIOLET?: 6 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.