IllustrationRECALL ON THE INTAKE AIR PRE-HEATING SYSTEM DENIED DUE TO LOCATION OF RESIDENCE IN THE US.
1992 Volkswagen Golf
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Seats. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
6 reportsCONSUMER IMPORTED VEHICLE FROM CANADA, AND IS HERE IN THE USA, IN SCHOOL. CONSUMERS MAIL WAS FORWARDED TO USA WHICH CONTAINED A MANUFACTURER'S NOTICE TO CHECK AND UPDATE THE PREHEATING SYSTEM OF VEHICLE. VOLKSWAGEN USA TOLD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK TO CANADA TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE. BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT IN CANADA, ANY U…
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CONSUMER IMPORTED VEHICLE FROM CANADA, AND IS HERE IN THE USA, IN SCHOOL. CONSUMERS MAIL WAS FORWARDED TO USA WHICH CONTAINED A MANUFACTURER'S NOTICE TO CHECK AND UPDATE THE PREHEATING SYSTEM OF VEHICLE. VOLKSWAGEN USA TOLD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK TO CANADA TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE. BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT IN CANADA, ANY USA VOLKSWAGEN. DEALER IS REFUSING TO REPAIR VEHICLE . CONSUMER NEEDS HELP IN REPAIRING DEFECT. MANUFACTURER NOTICED DEFECT. *AK
DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEATBACK REST BROKE AND COLLAPSED. *AK
FUEL LINE HOSE LEAKING, INQUIRES FROM NHTSA AS TO RECALLS REGARDING HIS VEHICLE. *AK
KEY CYLINDER ASSEMBLY FAILED, PREVENTING KEY FROM MOVING/VEHICLE FROM STARTING. *SKD
THROTTLE STICKS BETWEEN 1500/2000 RPM, ALSO LURCHES FORWARD. *AW
Official recalls
192V058000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Apr 14, 1992
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.