1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 67%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet, 67% of the 6 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer has concerns over the vehicles fuel tank leaking at the tank seam. This particular vehicle was subject to two (2) recalls (91v201 and 94v065). Consumer has not been able to contact any one for making the repairs on the fuel tank.”
NHTSA complaint #566566, filed 2002-07“Owner states that he smells gas coming from vehicle, he also notes that there was a recall for the fuel tank for this vehicle but his was not included in the recall, owner is concerned for his safety.”
NHTSA complaint #809462, filed 1997-02“Recall work not completed on gas tank due to inability to find defect at time of inspection, however gas tank failed after inspection resulting in leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #536608, filed 1998-06Related recalls
- 94V065000Apr 8, 1994A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.Covers: Volkswagen Cabriolet 1987–1989
- 91V201000Nov 18, 1991A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.Covers: Volkswagen Cabriolet 1987–1990, Scirocco 1987–1988
Fuel system: other model years
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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