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2002 Volkswagen Cabrio recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component30
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | 30 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 17 |
| Power train | 4 | 13 |
| Air bags | 4 | 13 |
| Visibility | 3 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 10 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 10 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 7 |
| Tires | 2 | 7 |
| Structure | 2 | 7 |
| Steering | 1 | 3 |
| Engine | 1 | 3 |
| Air | 1 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 3 |
2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen cabrio. On august 29, 2017, the vehicle was taken to the dealer (david maus volkswagen, 1050 lee rd, orlando, fl 32810) for routine maintenance.”
- Steering
“While driving this vehicle it just stopped would not start. Went to lift the hood it was hot and it seems to have had a fire. At a vw dealer for over 2 wks and they still can't figure it out.”
- Electrical system
“Engine coil suddenly went bad. Had prior repair. *ln”
Other Volkswagen Cabrio model years
- 20020 recalls23 complaints
- 20011 recall38 complaints
- 20001 recall16 complaints
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2002 Volkswagen Cabrio recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 30 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
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