What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Volkswagen Golf?

EPA figures for the 1986 Volkswagen Golf reach 35 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1986 Volkswagen Golf?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 1986 Volkswagen Golf. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1986 Volkswagen Golf?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Volkswagen Golf, most often about: Fuel System, Gasoline, Visibility, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volkswagen · 1986

1986 Volkswagen Golf

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 35 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	31	40	35	291
1.8L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	21	25	22	404
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	23	31	26	342

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

5 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 86V029000

MORE FUEL THAN PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301 MAY ESCAPE FROM THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY UNDER THE TEST CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN THE STANDARD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE CAR IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Campaign 86V149000

MORE FUEL THAN PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301 MAY ESCAPE FROM THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CARS ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301.

Campaign 87V053000

FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.

Campaign 92V050000

THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Campaign 06E018000

CERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, P/N 171.611.107B, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1975-1985 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) RABBIT; 1985-1992 VW GOLF; AND 1980-1992 VW JETTA PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD OCCUR WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES."

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

13 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Fuel System, Gasoline 6 Visibility 3 Electrical System 2

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.