Does the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio, the most recent reported on September 12, 2002 (Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (5 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).

How many 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 16 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Volkswagen Cabrio recalls and problems

1 recall and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Volkswagen Cabrio recalls

Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual

NHTSA campaign 02V244000 · reported September 12, 2002 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC · 332,950 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's manual.
The risk: These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
The fix: Owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. Also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for attaching the decals to the lower seat backs. Owner notification is expected to begin september 15, 2002. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train5
Electrical system2
Engine and engine cooling2
Structure2
Air bags1
Seat belts1
Seats1
Steering1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 16, 2008 · Power train · 83,300 miles
PURCHASED A 2000 VW CABRIO FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP IN NEW JERSEY (THAT WAS MY FIRST MISTAKE AS I AM A NEW YORK RESIDENT.) TEST DROVE AND VISUAL INSPECTION APPEARED GREAT. DROVE THE CAR OFF THE LOT AND WITHIN 3 MILES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CHECKED FLUIDS, PROCEEDED WITH OUR TRIP HOME. WITHIN 10 MILES, THE…

Oct 16, 2007 · Power train · 70,000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN 2000 VW CABRIO WENT BAD SEPT. 05, REPLACED CAR GARAGED FOR WINTER DRIVEN VERY LITTLE APPROX 15OO MILES IN APRIL 06 TRANSMISSION WENT AGAIN - SAME SYMPTOMS PROBLEM - TRANSMISSION REPLACED AGAIN OCT 07 - TRANSMISSION BAD AGAIN AFTER APPROX 5000 MILES. GEARS CHIPPING ACCUSED OF DRIVER ERROR. HAVE…

Dec 29, 2005 · Electrical system
THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER IN THE DASHBOARD FAIL INTERMITTANTLY.

Aug 2, 2005 · Electrical system
I HAVE HAD VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THE SPEEDOMETER FREEZING OR THE SINCE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. SOMETIMES MY AIR CONDITIONER WON'T START. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, ABS OR THE CHECK TRUNK COMES ON HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS JUST THE SUMMER HEAT. RECENTLY LAST…

Feb 12, 2004 · Structure · 30,000 miles
WATER CONTINUOUSLY ENTERS INTO THE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH POORLY DESIGNED RUBBER SEALS ALONG THE CONVERTABLE TOP, PERMENANTLY DEFORMED DUE TO POOR DOOR DESIGN. REPLACEMENT SEALS EXCESSIVELY PRICED (500 PER SEAL, 4 SEALS TOTAL, PLUS LABOR).

Cabrio model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	1	16	1	0
2001	1	38	6	3
2002	0	23	3	3

Across all years, the 2001 Cabrio has the most complaints (38). All Volkswagen Cabrio years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio, the most recent reported on September 12, 2002 (Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio?: Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (5 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).
How many 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 16 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 16, 2008.