Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY 2001 VW CABRIO WITH 11,000 MILES HAD THE HEATSHIELD ON THE HEADER PIPE BREAK AWAY. SHOULD THIS HA... |
| Apr 24, 2002 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CONSUMER STATES: HAD 2ND ELECTRICAL FAILURE ON THE ENGINE, THE WIRING HARNESS BURNT UP. UNDER WARR... |
| Nov 22, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE WOULD ATTEMPT TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK ENGINE CRACKLES; OIL PAN LEAK F... |
| Nov 8, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | A PICKUP TRUCK STOPPED SUDDENLY AND MY VEHICLE REAR ENDED HIM AT 25 TO 35MPH. UPON IMPACT MY VEHICLE... |
| Nov 8, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS | VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END FENDER BENDER AT 25 MPH, ACCIDENT CAUSED A FIRE IN THE IN ENGINE ... |