1987 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1987 Volkswagen Jetta. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater coreCovers: Volkswagen Jetta 1985–1990, GTI 1985–1990, Golf 1985–1990
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Volkswagen Jetta 1987–1989
Possible consequence: Prolonged chafing could eventually cause a leaking brakeline resulting in diminished braking in one brake circuit which would increasethe stopping distances and result in an accident.
Remedy: Curve or replace right front brake line.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Volkswagen Jetta 1985–1987, Golf 1985–1987, Cabriolet 1985–1987 +1 more
Reported issue: Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.
Possible consequence: Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.
Remedy: Install a modified fuel pump and filter.
NHTSA investigations
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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.