Does the 1987 Volkswagen Syncro have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, 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 Syncro 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 Syncro?

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

1987 Volkswagen Syncro 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 Syncro. 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 Syncro recalls, newest first

May 1, 1989NHTSA 89V067000300 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: When using the cruise control the accelerator cable tension may allow the cable to sag and become entangled with the water pipe bracket impeding its return to idle position.
Consequence: Failure to return to idle position could lead to anaccident.
Remedy: The present accelerator cable bracket will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 14, 1987NHTSA 87V05200015,500 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: Usage of fuel with reid pressure up to 14 PSI could, under high engine load and high ambient temperatures, lead to stalling.
Consequence: Fuel flow could become restricted and cause the engineto stall.
Remedy: Install a new fuel tank, containing a redesigned fuel filter, as well as modified control units.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1987 Volkswagen Syncro were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Volkswagen Syncro years

Other 1987 Volkswagen models

Questions

Does the 1987 Volkswagen Syncro have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, 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 Syncro 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 Syncro?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.