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1990–1993 · 4 model years

Volkswagen FOX recalls & problems by year

9 recalls and 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199318 complaints
Most recalls19913 recalls
Crashes reported0in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015201990: 15 complaints, 2 recalls1991: 1 complaints, 3 recalls1992: 5 complaints, 2 recalls1993: 18 complaints, 2 recalls1990199119921993
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1993 FOX—25 mpg2180100
1992 FOX—25 mpg250000
1991 FOX—25 mpg310000
1990 FOX—23–24 mpg2150200

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling12
  • Fuel system, gasoline8
  • Power train7
  • Electrical system7
  • Visibility6
  • Seat belts6
  • Structure2
  • Unknown or other1