1983 Volkswagen Scirocco
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1983 Volkswagen Scirocco at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1983 Volkswagen Scirocco recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 1
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT
Bulletin 0101 · Seats · Jun 2001Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SCIROCCO. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Structure
CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT MAY PREVENT THE HOOD LATCH AND THE SAFETY CATCH FROM WORKING PROPERLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN HOOD FLY-UP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION RESULTING IN OBSCURED DRIVER VISION AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: OWNERS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE ADVISED BY MAIL REGARDING THE NECESSITY FOR PERIODIC LUBRICATION OF THE ENGINE HOOD LATCH MECHANISM. DEALERS WIL…
Transport Canada #1992149 · Nov 1992Brakes
On certain vehicles, the front brake hoses in VW vehicles and rear brake hoses in the Audi 5000 turbo, manufactured by F.A.G., may become brittle under winter conditions. Subsequent cracks may eventually lead to a loss of brake fluid resulting in increased stopping distance during a sudden brake application.
Transport Canada #1985089 · Jul 1985Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Volkswagen Scirocco
The Volkswagen Scirocco is a sport compact car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen in two generations from 1974 to 1992 and a third generation from 2008 until 2018. Production of the third generation ended without a successor. It is a three-door hatchback with a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The Scirocco derives its name from the Mediterranean wind.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.