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1988 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 1 TSBs

92V050000 Apr 14, 1992
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Defect Description
THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATEDLIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION ANDCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH AN IMPROVED HEATER CORE.
650,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1988 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
220000 SEATS1
0101 Jun 12, 2001
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT

VOLKSWAGEN GTI — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN GTI across all model years (1985–2025).

83 Total Recalls
1,934 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
66 Reported Crashes
23 Reported Fires
7 Reported Deaths

VOLKSWAGEN GTI — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2025 1 0 View
2024 2 40 View
2023 5 11 View
2022 6 47 View
2021 1 6 View
2020 3 10 View
2019 4 287 View
2018 3 21 View
2017 2 54 View
2016 4 84 View
2015 6 123 View
2014 1 18 View
2013 2 42 View
2012 2 52 View
2011 2 65 View
2010 1 68 View
2009 2 295 View
2008 1 76 View
2007 1 102 View
2006 2 57 View
2005 1 12 View
2004 1 13 View
2003 1 72 View
2002 2 141 View
2001 2 97 View
2000 3 58 View
1999 2 11 View
1998 0 12 View
1997 0 12 View
1996 1 11 View
1995 2 28 View
1994 2 0 View
1993 2 0 View
1992 1 0 View
1991 1 1 View
1990 2 0 View
1989 1 0 View
1988 (current) 1 0
1987 2 2 View
1986 3 2 View
1985 2 3 View

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