How many recalls does the 1986 Volkswagen Syncro have?

The 1986 Volkswagen Syncro has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1986 Volkswagen Syncro has an open recall?

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1986 Volkswagen Syncro Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 Volkswagen Syncro has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 15,839 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 87V052000 1987-04-14 15,500 affected

Defect

USAGE OF FUEL WITH REID PRESSURE UP TO 14 PSI COULD, UNDER HIGH ENGINE LOAD AND HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LEAD TO STALLING.

Consequence

FUEL FLOW COULD BECOME RESTRICTED AND CAUSE THE ENGINETO STALL.

Remedy

INSTALL A NEW FUEL TANK, CONTAINING A REDESIGNED FUEL FILTER, AS WELL AS MODIFIED CONTROL UNITS.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 87V051000 1987-04-14 339 affected

Defect

FUEL TANK FILLER NECK PIPE MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE FUEL TANK OPENING. ALSO, THE SENDING UNIT COVER MAY BE DEFORMED.

Consequence

FUEL COULD ESCAPE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Remedy

INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILLER NECK PIPE AND REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT GASKET.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 Volkswagen Syncro as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.