Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | OIL LIGHT CAME ON REPEATEDLY DUE TO OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM, WHICH IS A KNOWN DEFECT. VW DID NOT COVER, ... |
| Oct 7, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE SLUDGE DIAGNOSED ON PASSAT. *NM |
| Nov 12, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH REAR TAIL LIGHTS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON BUT DEALER COULD NOT FIN... |
| Aug 9, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY 2002 VW CARBRIO OVERHEATED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO BLOW. ONLY AFTER THE ENGINE BLEW AND MY CAR ... |
| Feb 1, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE EMISSIONS LIGHT CONSTANTLY STAYED ON, THE DEALER SERVICED THE PROBLEM 3 TIMES, HOWEVER THE PROBL... |