Model year guide

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 157 on record.

1990 Volkswagen Transporter at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1990 Volkswagen Transporter recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1990 Volkswagen Transporter.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 12 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.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1990 Volkswagen Transporter. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Lights And Instruments

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE WITH THE THREE POSITION LIGHT SWITCH IN THE SECOND POSITION. CORRECTION: MAIN LIGHT SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED ON JETTA, CORRADO AND PASSAT AND A RELAY WITH WIRING HARNESS WILL BE INSTALLED.

Transport Canada #1990105 · Jul 1990

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

1990 Volkswagen Transporter vehicles on record

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1990 Volkswagen Transporter — frequently asked questions

Does the 1990 Volkswagen Transporter have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1990 Volkswagen Transporter. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.