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1992 Volkswagen Jetta
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta, covering vehicle speed control and fuel system, gasoline, and 30 consumer complaints received since 1995.
The component named most often is vehicle speed control: 242.4 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 35.9 per 1,000 across all 1992 model-year vehicles and against 27.3 per 1,000 for the Volkswagen Jetta line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 181.9 complaints per model year across the 45 Volkswagen Jetta model years on this register; 4 complaints reported a crash and 3 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 1996 (6); the most recent in the file is dated 6 Jul 2004.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.
Consequence: The venturi tube can partially block the throttle plateand prevent it from returning to its full idle position, resulting in unwantedengine speed when the vehicle is placed in a forward or reverse gear.
Remedy: Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube.
Filed by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC.
- 92V058000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSReported 14 Apr 1992 · 358,000 units
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.
Remedy: Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.
Filed by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta (black) against all 1992 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 1992 | Jetta line | All 1992 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 242.4 | 27.3 | 35.9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 181.8 | 86.8 | 115.2 |
| Electrical System | 181.8 | 151.8 | 89.3 |
| Seat Belts | 90.9 | 15 | 72.1 |
| Visibility | 90.9 | 52.3 | 42.7 |
| Suspension | 60.6 | 14.4 | 33.2 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 242.4 | 27.3 | 35.9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 181.8 | 86.8 | 115.2 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 181.8 | 151.8 | 89.3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 90.9 | 15 | 72.1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 90.9 | 52.3 | 42.7 |
| Suspension | 2 | 60.6 | 14.4 | 33.2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 60.6 | 20.4 | 49.3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 30.3 | 39.6 | 181 |
| Power Train | 1 | 30.3 | 117 | 106.3 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 30.3 | 1.8 | 4.8 |
30 unique complaints, 33 component mentions; 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Volkswagen Jetta model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 930,000 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 | 933,225 |
| 1982 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 930,000 |
| 1983 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 105,000 |
| 1984 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 105,000 |
| 1985 | 3 | 13 | 938,020 |
| 1986 | 2 | 14 | 928,520 |
| 1987 | 3 | 18 | 936,520 |
| 1988 | 7 | 19 | 1,096,384 |
| 1989 | 4 | 28 | 1,092,000 |
| 1990 | 5 | 22 | 1,095,225 |
| 1991 | 5 | 31 | 447,665 |
| 1992 | 2 | 30 | 370,650 |
| 1993 | 4 | 17 | 529,000 |
| 1994 | 5 | 117 | 530,100 |
| 1995 | 4 | 220 | 529,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | 174 | 238,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | 141 | 487,284 |
| 1998 | 2 | 191 | 497,095 |
| 1999 | 6 | 349 | 1,623,805 |
| 2000 | 4 | 436 | 1,766,326 |
| 2001 | 6 | 666 | 2,823,326 |
| 2002 | 5 | 701 | 2,490,376 |
| 2003 | 2 | 450 | 1,004,564 |
| 2004 | 2 | 228 | 1,021,284 |
| 2005 | 4 | 233 | 1,400,867 |
| 2006 | 4 | 560 | 652,730 |
| 2007 | 4 | 183 | 593,943 |
| 2008 | 4 | 163 | 593,943 |
| 2009 | 6 | 792 | 573,901 |
| 2010 | 4 | 784 | 548,194 |
| 2011 | 7 | 488 | 1,806,643 |
| 2012 | 5 | 388 | 1,705,306 |
| 2013 | 4 | 289 | 1,537,031 |
| 2014 | 4 | 201 | 1,165,962 |
| 2015 | 7 | 86 | 842,058 |
| 2016 | 4 | 45 | 989,141 |
| 2017 | 6 | 31 | 902,895 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 897,219 |
| 2019 | 11 | 74 | 756,044 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | 625,595 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 75,575 |
| 2022 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 43,091 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 123,488 |
| 2026 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 48,165 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Volkswagen Jetta model years · Volkswagen: 43 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 92V131000, was reported to NHTSA on 15 Sep 1992 and concerns vehicle speed control. Across all model years the Volkswagen Jetta line has 79 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta complain about most?
Vehicle Speed Control: 8 of 33 component mentions (242.4 per 1,000). Next is engine and engine cooling with 6. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.