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2007 Volkswagen Rabbit recalls and problems

2 recalls and 54 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit.

2
recalls
54
owner complaints
4
complaints mentioning a crash
2
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.

2007 Volkswagen Rabbit recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA campaign 10V621000 · reported December 10, 2010 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC · 228,236 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 jetta, new beetle, new beetle convertible, model year 2009 jetta sportwagen and model year 2007-2009 rabbit vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. The jetta, jetta sportwagen, and rabbit vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against an underhood fuel supply line. The new beetle and the new beetle convertible vehicles may have a fastening clamp on a hydraulic hose of the power steering system that may be located in an improper position which could cause chafing against an underhood fuel supply line.
The risk
If chafing occurs, there is the potential for a fuel leak to develop. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the underhood fuel line. Additionally, depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir, or inspect the position of the fastening clamp and adjust the related fastening clamp into the correct position. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 31, 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Exterior lighting: headlights

NHTSA campaign 07V442000 · reported September 24, 2007 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC · 340,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some vehicles may not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles may contain a cap that disables the vertical aiming screw.
The risk
Noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if present, the cap will be removed. The recall will begin on october 31, 2007. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Apr 20, 2024 · Air bags

Seat belt and air bag also steering

Mar 8, 2023 · Seats

Drivers side heated seat has a problem. The seat over heats and has burnt a hole in the fabric and melted part of the seat.

Mar 16, 2022 · Service brakes

ABSmodule is defective, Known problem for this car and volkswagon will not repair under warranty. after 2007 model year they will cove repair

Jan 19, 2020 · Seats · 197,000 miles

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET IN NORTH CHATHAM, MA. SMELL OF BURNING. PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ELECTRIC SEAT HEATER HAD BURNT A HOLE IN THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK. A HOLE WAS ALSO BURNT IN THE OUTER LAYER OF MY GOOSE DOWN COAT WHERE IT MADE CONTACT WITH BURNING SEAT BACK. BURNT HOLE IN SEAT IS…

May 26, 2019 · Service brakes · 160,000 miles

DISPLAYING ABS LIGHT, ELECTRONIC STABILITY LIGHT, EMERGENCY BRAKE BEEPS THEN LIGHT REMAINS ON BLINKING, STEERING ALIGNMENT LIGHT DISPLAYS, CHANGED OUT THE REAR ABS SENSORS AND THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL HUB, ALL LIGHTS REMAIN ON. BECAUSE MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2007 IT IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL FOR THE ABS MODULE (A…

Rabbit model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2006 11302
2007 25442
2008 22324
2009 26262

Across all years, the 2009 Rabbit has the most complaints (62). All Volkswagen Rabbit years →

Questions

Does the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit, the most recent reported on December 10, 2010 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit?
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (10 complaints), followed by air bags (8).
How many 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit complaints mention a crash or fire?
4 of 54 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 20, 2024.