Does the 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco?

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

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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.

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco recalls, newest first

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

April 14, 1987NHTSA 87V053000278,520 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Summary: Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.
Consequence: Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.
Remedy: Install a modified fuel pump and filter.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 system8
Gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly8
Power train › Automatic transmission3
Power train › Manual transmission3
Power train1

Other Volkswagen Scirocco years

Other 1987 Volkswagen models

Questions

Does the 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco?: 9 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.