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1986 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO

1 recalls, 2 complaints - 1 TSBs

87V053000 Apr 14, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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.
278,520 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Jan 17, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
REFERENCE RECALL 91V201000: A RECALL ON 1987 VW 16V SCIROCCOS' FUEL TANK. MY 1986 16 V SCIROCCO WAS AN EARLY RELEASE OF THE 16V SCIROCCO MODEL; IT IS ACTUALLY A 1986 1/2. IT IS EXACTLY LIKE THE 1987 MODEL. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY MY CAR IS NOT COVERED BY THIS RECALL. I HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT THE ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY May 29, 1998
FUEL TANK HAS A CRACK IN IT. ALSO MANY OF THE SCIROCCOS WERE RECALLED, BUT OWNER'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 20.0 23.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 26.0 23.0 Regular $2,650

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO

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 SCIROCCO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO across all model years (1975, 1988).

45 Total Recalls
23 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1988 1 3 View
1987 2 15 View
1986 (current) 1 2
1985 3 0 View
1982 1 0 View
1981 1 0 View
1980 2 0 View
1979 7 1 View
1978 8 2 View
1977 6 0 View
1976 7 0 View
1975 6 0 View

Other VOLKSWAGEN Models

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ID.4 115 1,606 View
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