1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 63%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet, 63% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is 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 never received a recall letter 91v215000 concerning the air bags. The manufacturer refused to send another letter to have the recall repairs performed. The air bag defect has occurred. The air bag light illuminated which meant the air bag may not deploy in case of a collision.”
NHTSA complaint #10032015, filed 2003-09Related recalls
- 91V215000Dec 13, 1991The airbag harness wire may have been improperly routed through an opening in the dashboard crossmember and could be pinched and chafed between two panels…Covers: Volkswagen Cabriolet 1990
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 | 63% |
Other parts of the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet
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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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