Does the 1992 Volkswagen GTI have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: 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 1992 Volkswagen GTI 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 1992 Volkswagen GTI?

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

1992 Volkswagen GTI 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 1992 Volkswagen GTI. 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.

1992 Volkswagen GTI recalls, newest first

September 15, 1992NHTSA 92V13100012,650 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.
Consequence: The venturi tube can partially block the throttle plateand prevent it from returning to its full idle position, resulting in unwantedengine speed when the vehicle is placed in a forward or reverse gear.
Remedy: Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1992 Volkswagen GTI were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other 1992 Volkswagen models

Most recalled 1992 vehicles

1992 Blue Bird TC2000 (15 recalls)
1992 Honda Civic (13 recalls)
1992 Honda Accord (12 recalls)
1992 Chevrolet Caprice (11 recalls)
1992 Thomas School Bus (10 recalls)

All of 1992’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1992 Volkswagen GTI have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: 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 1992 Volkswagen GTI 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 1992 Volkswagen GTI?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.