1988 Volkswagen Scirocco recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk. A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.
What could happen: FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULDCATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
The fix: CHECK VEHICLE WITH A SPECIALLY DESIGNED TOOL FOR THE PRESENCE OF A FUEL TANK CRACK, AND REPLACE FUEL TANK IF DEFECT IS FOUND.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1988 SCIROCCO.
- Book a repair at any authorized Volkswagen dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 91V201000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: 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.
Notes: SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (3), Gasoline (3).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
07/22/2005 · Fuel system
DT: CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN RECALL 91V201000 CONCERNING FUEL SYSTEM/GAS STORAGE TANK ASSEMBLY IN 2000-2001. HE TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER, AND THE GAS TANK WAS REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, CONSUMER WAS HAVING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. HE WAS NOT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS TANK LEAKING PRIOR TO HAVING IT REPLACED. AFTER THE GAS TANK WAS REPLACED U…
12/13/1999 · Fuel system
WHILE IN VEHICLE NOTICED GAS SMELL . ALSO PUDDLE UNDER VEHICLE . NOTIFIED OF A RECALL91V201000 DEALING WITH FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. BUT MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK
01/23/1997 · Fuel system
THE FUEL TANK CRACKED AND NOW FUEL IS LEAKING OUT OF THE TANK. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS YEAR BUT DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS NOT ON MY VEHICLE. *AK