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Volkswagen Rabbit recalls by year

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

21 recalls found for the Volkswagen Rabbit in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 163 owner complaints. Choose a model year:

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit262
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit223
2007 Volkswagen Rabbit254
2006 Volkswagen Rabbit113
1985 Volkswagen Rabbit11
1984 Volkswagen Rabbit21
1983 Volkswagen Rabbit21
1982 Volkswagen Rabbit25
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit41
1980 Volkswagen Rabbit42
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit70
1978 Volkswagen Rabbit100
1977 Volkswagen Rabbit70
1976 Volkswagen Rabbit60
1975 Volkswagen Rabbit60

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Newest Volkswagen Rabbit recalls

  • Dec 20, 201616V913000Electronic stability control (ESC), service brakes, hydraulic135,683 vehicles
    Volkswagen Jetta, Audi A3 and 5 more models

    The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.

  • Dec 10, 201010V621000Fuel system, gasoline228,236 vehicles
    Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta and 1 more model

    The jetta, jetta sportwagen, and rabbit vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against an underhood fuel supply line.

  • Sep 24, 200707V442000Exterior lighting340,000 vehicles
    Volkswagen Jetta, GTI and 2 more models

    Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some vehicles may…

  • Mar 1, 200606E018000Service brakes, hydraulic266 vehicles
    Volkswagen Jetta, Rabbit and 1 more model

    Certain hydraulic brake hoses, p/n 171.611.107B, sold as replacement equipment for 1975-1985 Volkswagen (VW) rabbit; 1985-1992 VW golf; and 1980-1992 VW jetta passenger vehicles.

  • Mar 25, 198585V031000Seat belts21,000 vehicles
    Volkswagen Golf and Rabbit

    Front seat belt retractors may not properly lock during sudden heavy brake application or impact due to the interference of two positioning tabs.

  • Feb 12, 198585V015000Fuel system, gasoline25,000 vehicles
    1982-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit

    The throttle shaft of the carburetor may crack and eventually break at the threaded hole for the throttle plate connection due to excessive vibration of the throttle shaft.

  • Nov 9, 198383V117000Fuel system, gasoline930,000 vehicles
    Volkswagen Scirocco, Volkswagen Dasher and 6 more models

    The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning.

  • Nov 9, 198383V116000Service brakes, hydraulic661,585 vehicles
    Volkswagen Rabbit and Scirocco

    Brake lines installed underneath the carpeting in the passenger compartment may rust due to the entry of water and road salt.

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