Model year guide

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Volkswagen Vento is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 118 on record.

1996 Volkswagen Vento — representative photo
Representative photo

1996 Volkswagen Vento at a glance

Safety recallsNone

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

1996 Volkswagen Vento recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1996 Volkswagen Vento.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 5 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.

About the Volkswagen Vento

Volkswagen Vento can refer to:Volkswagen Vento (A3) (1992–1999), the third generation Jetta was marketed as the Volkswagen Vento outside North America and South Africa. Volkswagen Jetta (A5) (2005–2011), the fifth generation Jetta was marketed as the Volkswagen Vento in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Volkswagen Jetta (A6) (2011–2018), the sixth generation Jetta was marketed as the Volkswagen Vento in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Volkswagen Jetta (A7) (2018–present), the seventh generation Jetta was marketed as the Volkswagen Vento in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. Volkswagen Vento (A05) (2010–2022), a Polo-based sedan was marketed as the Volkswagen Vento in Mexico and s…

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1996 Volkswagen Vento trims & engines on record

Engines
1.8L

1996 Volkswagen Vento vehicles on record

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1996 Volkswagen Vento — frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 Volkswagen Vento have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1996 Volkswagen Vento. 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.