Model year record

1992 Volkswagen Golf recalls & problems

The 1992 Volkswagen Golf has 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints6filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicMar 1, 2006

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 06E018000266 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: CERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, P/N 171.611.107B, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1975-1985 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) RABBIT; 1985-1992 VW GOLF; AND 1980-1992 VW JETTA PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD OCCUR WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES."
Risk: BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSES WITH COMPLIANT BRAKE HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS AT 305-885-8646 EXT. 11.

Fuel system, gasolineApr 14, 1992

Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 92V058000358,000 vehicles

Problem: 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: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Fix: REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Carburetor system	2	—
Vehicle speed control	1	—
Electrical systemIgnition	1	—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner	1	—
VisibilityDefroster/defogger/hvac system	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
RECALL ON THE INTAKE AIR PRE-HEATING SYSTEM DENIED DUE TO LOCATION OF RESIDENCE IN THE US.
May 14, 1998
Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
CONSUMER IMPORTED VEHICLE FROM CANADA, AND IS HERE IN THE USA, IN SCHOOL. CONSUMERS MAIL WAS FORWARDED TO USA WHICH CONTAINED A MANUFACTURER'S NOTICE TO CHECK AND UPDATE THE PREHEATING SYSTEM OF VEHICLE. VOLKSWAGEN USA TOLD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK TO CANADA TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE. BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT IN CANADA, ANY USA VOLKSWAGEN. DEALER IS REFUSING TO REPAIR VEHICLE . CONSUMER NEEDS HELP IN REPAIRING DEFECT. MANUFACTURER NOTICED DEFECT. *AK
Mar 19, 1998
Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEATBACK REST BROKE AND COLLAPSED. *AK
Mar 15, 1997
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
FUEL LINE HOSE LEAKING, INQUIRES FROM NHTSA AS TO RECALLS REGARDING HIS VEHICLE. *AK
Oct 18, 1996
Electrical system › Ignition
KEY CYLINDER ASSEMBLY FAILED, PREVENTING KEY FROM MOVING/VEHICLE FROM STARTING. *SKD
Jul 12, 1995
Vehicle speed control
THROTTLE STICKS BETWEEN 1500/2000 RPM, ALSO LURCHES FORWARD. *AW
Feb 27, 1995

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.