# Recalls that may apply to the 1990 Volkswagen FOX

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [95V105000](/recalls/nhtsa/95V105000.md), 1995-05-23: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. IN THE EVENT OF A COOLING SYSTEM COMPONENT FAILURE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, THE COOLANT CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING THE COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURE TO RISE TO A LEVEL WHERE A LEAK IN THE HEAT EXCHANGER CAN OCCUR. Built 1986\-10\-01 to 1993\-07\-01.
- [92V058000](/recalls/nhtsa/92V058000.md), 1992-04-14: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK. Built 1985\-07\-01 to 1992\-06\-01.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [1995094](/recalls/tc/1995094.md), 1995-06-13: Heater And Defroster. DEFECT:  IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED AFTER A COOLING SYSTEM COMPONENT HAS FAILED, THE COOLANT COULD OVERHEAT CAUSING THE COOLING SYSTEM'S PRESSURE TO RISE TO A LEVEL WHERE A LEAK IN THE HEAT EXCHANGER COULD OCCUR.  THIS COULD ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE AND CAUSE INJURY TO THE FEET OF A PASSENGER OR STEAM UP THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE.  CORRECTION:  A BYPASS VALVE KIT AND A PLASTIC COVER UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL BE INSTALLED.
- [1991148](/recalls/tc/1991148.md), 1991-11-05: Structure. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MECHANISM MAY CORRODE AND SEIZE DUE TO   IMPROPER LUBRICATION. IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH WAS NOT   PROPERLY ENGAGED AND THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED,   THE HOOD COULD FLY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION RESULTING   IN IMPAIRED DRIVER VISION AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.  CORRECTION: OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL BE ADVISED BY MAIL OF CORRECT   MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES FOR THE HOOD LATCH MECHANISM.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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