1986 Volkswagen QuantumProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1986 Volkswagen Quantum. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 18, 1987. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Volkswagen Quantum has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1986 Volkswagen Quantum recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.

Best & worst years

1986 vs. every other Quantum year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Quantum median. How we score

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  • Caution
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1986 Volkswagen Quantum, and the recalls they led to.

  1. 1979-86 AUDI 4000 SUDDEN ACCELERATIONDP87002 · closed Jun 5, 1987
    No recall
  2. HEATER CORE FAILUREEA91054 · closed Jun 12, 1992
    Led to recall 92V-050

Own a 1986 Quantum?

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