1985 Volkswagen Scirocco
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1985 Volkswagen Scirocco at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1985 Volkswagen Scirocco recalls 3
FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.
Fix: INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.
THE FUEL PUMP LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK COULD FAIL DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. THIS FAILURE IS CAUSED BY BEARING TOLERANCES WHICH DO NOT ACCOMMODATE TEMPERATURE EXPANSIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILS, IT WILL INTERRUPT THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND COULD CAUSE A TRAFFIC HAZARD ON THE HIGHWAY.
Fix: A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP, HOSE AND CLAMPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
THE HOSE CONNECTED TO THE PUMP LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN USE. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE WILL BE INTERRUPTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.
Fix: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL HOSE FREE OF CHARGE.
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.
1985 Volkswagen Scirocco MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1985 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 4
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1985 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 1992Fuel System
The fuel pump located inside the fuel tank could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow. This could cause the vehicle to stall posing a threat to traffic safety. Correction: A modified fuel pump and filter will be installed.
Transport Canada #1987044 · Apr 1987Not Entered
THE BEARING TOLERANCES IN THE FUEL TRANSFER PUMP MAY NOT ALWAYS SUFFICIENTLY ACCOMODATE TEMPERATURE EXPANSION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE WILL BE INTERRUPTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. A VEHICLE STALLING ON THE ROAD COULD POSE A SIGNIFICANT THREAT TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Transport Canada #1985087 · Jul 1985Not Entered
THE FUEL HOSE AT THE TRANSFER PUMP,LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK, CAN LOOSEN AND BECOME DISCONNECTED, CAUSING INTERUPTION OF THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE. CONSEQUENTLY, VEHICLE STALLING WILL OCCUR AND UNDER CERTAIN STRIVING CONDITIONS, THE POTENTIAL FOR A SAFETY HAZARD COULD EXIST. NOTE:THIS RECALL SUPERSEDED BY RECALL NO. V85087 (CODE NQ)
Transport Canada #1984152 · Nov 1984Source: 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.