1986 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
The 1986 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1986 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1986 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO, potentially affecting up to 278,520 vehicles.
Recall 87V053000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 278,520 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 MANUF. AND I HAVE NOT HAD ANY LUCK, SAME WITH DEALER SO FAR. *AK
FUEL TANK HAS A CRACK IN IT. ALSO MANY OF THE SCIROCCOS WERE RECALLED, BUT OWNER'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1986 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- 1981 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO — 0 complaints
- 1982 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO — 0 complaints
- 1985 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO — 0 complaints
- 1986 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO (current)
- 1987 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO — 15 complaints
- 1988 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO — 3 complaints
- 1991 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO — 0 complaints
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