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Volkswagen Corrado recall history
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Volkswagen Corrado,
sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Volkswagen Corrado,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 1989–1995 with 16 recall campaigns and 186 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 1993 (3), 1992 (3), and 1990 (3).
Years with the most complaint volume: 1992 (72), 1993 (52), and 1990 (48).
Top recall themes: Engine and cooling, Fuel and emissions, and Electrical.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Engine and cooling
3 campaigns · Years: 1989–1990, 1992–1995
These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the
Volkswagen Corrado in NHTSA complaint data are
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
1995
1
1
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine.
1994
2
4
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system.
1993
3
52
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan.
1992
3
72
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system, Engine and engine cooling:engine.
1991
2
9
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior.
1990
3
48
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system, Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Seat belts.
1989
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
What to Do Next
Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved:
Engine and engine cooling
, Fuel system
and Electrical system
Show recall evidence by year
1995
Engine and engine cooling: Fan:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.
1994
Engine and engine cooling: Fan:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.
Engine and engine cooling: Cooling system:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with vr6 engines. A coolant system component such as the thermo switch, radiator fan, or water pump, can malfunction causing the coolant temperature and coolant system pressure to increase significantly. Over time, excessive pressure can cause leak
1993
Electrical system: Front underhood:
Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: An engine compartment electrical wiring harness may have been routed too close to a sheet metal edge. The wiring can become damaged during normal vehicle operation due to chafing, resulting in an electrical short.
Engine and engine cooling: Fan:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.
Engine and engine cooling: Cooling system:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with vr6 engines. A coolant system component such as the thermo switch, radiator fan, or water pump, can malfunction causing the coolant temperature and coolant system pressure to increase significantly. Over time, excessive pressure can cause leak
1992
Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Electrical system: Front underhood:
Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: An engine compartment electrical wiring harness may have been routed too close to a sheet metal edge. The wiring can become damaged during normal vehicle operation due to chafing, resulting in an electrical short.
Engine and engine cooling: Cooling system:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with vr6 engines. A coolant system component such as the thermo switch, radiator fan, or water pump, can malfunction causing the coolant temperature and coolant system pressure to increase significantly. Over time, excessive pressure can cause leak
1991
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
1990
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Engine and engine cooling: Cooling system:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: In the event the engine overheats and the vehicle is operated continuously in that condition, the coolant pressure will rise to a level at which the heat exchanger could leak.
1989
Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Engine and engine cooling: Cooling system:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: In the event the engine overheats and the vehicle is operated continuously in that condition, the coolant pressure will rise to a level at which the heat exchanger could leak.
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