1991 Volkswagen Corrado
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
Have the VIN?
Vehicles › Volkswagen › Corrado › 1991
These records cover every 1991 Volkswagen Corrado. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado. Newest first.
The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.
Remedy
Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.
The fuel filter housing, which serves as the base for the fuel pump (located in the fuel tank) could deform, resulting in the fuel pump becoming loose.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A loose and improperly seated fuel pump can causereduced fuel flow to the engine resulting in possible drivability problems andstalling of the vehicle.
Remedy
Replace fuel filter.
Owner complaints
7 complaints2 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
Found vehicle has a bad heater core. While doing research I found the vehicle has a recall with recall ID IS 96v-115. The vin falls within the covered recall per the document I'm attaching and volkswagen of america IS refusing to cover it. *tr
- Structure › Body
I was driving down hope road heading to bearings & seals to get some oil while passing jamaica college in the dual passage lane I was on the right side of the road (with the island to the right side of the car) with me in the left driver seat and my friend in the right side a big SUV drove up…
I was driving down hope road heading to bearings & seals to get some oil while passing jamaica college in the dual passage lane I was on the right side of the road (with the island to the right side of the car) with me in the left driver seat and my friend in the right side a big SUV drove up beside us with a elder lady driving she was in the left lane we were both heading in the direction of the u.s embassy she attempted to make a u turn and while doing so hit the left side of my 1990 volkswagen corrode the rear panel door and fender was affected. *tr
- Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk · Exterior lighting · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
No summary
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicle had blown a fuse for the air conditioner & power lock. Took to dealer & mechanic noticed electrical wires looked like sawed. The main wire harness had rubbed against the ground straps on the oxygen sensors. *ak
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Driver's side exterior rear view mirror IS heated, causing silver to erode from the back of the glass, the usable part of the mirror grows smaller and smaller/poor visibility.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
There IS oil in the cooling system oil and water mix. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS: anti-lock brake pump failed; lost all braking power; caused accident. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10213836Airbag Issues.
- 10159010The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10157383VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
- 10155644This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 10128105This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- 10128104This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- 10128055This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
- 10126785Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- 10026848Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced.
- 621613Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting.
- 53613Information obtaining the fluid capacity chart.
- 53604Conditions with engine intermittently will not start.
Every Volkswagen Corrado model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.