Does the 1985 Volkswagen Convertible have any recalls?

1 recall 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 1985 Volkswagen Convertible 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 1985 Volkswagen Convertible?

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

1985 Volkswagen Convertible recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1985 Volkswagen Convertible. 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.

1985 Volkswagen Convertible recalls, newest first

November 27, 1984NHTSA 84V1520004,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail

Summary: The hose connected to the pump located inside the fuel tank may become disconnected when the vehicle is in use. If this happens, the fuel supply to the engine will be interrupted, causing the vehicle to stall.
Remedy: The dealer will install a modified fuel hose free of charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1985 Volkswagen Convertible were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Volkswagen Convertible years

Other 1985 Volkswagen models

Questions

Does the 1985 Volkswagen Convertible have any recalls?: 1 recall 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 1985 Volkswagen Convertible 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 1985 Volkswagen Convertible?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.