What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Volkswagen GTI 16v?

EPA figures for the 1990 Volkswagen GTI 16v reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1990 Volkswagen GTI 16v?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1990 Volkswagen GTI 16v. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

Volkswagen · 1990

1990 Volkswagen GTI 16v

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	26	22	404

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

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 92V131000

THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.

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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.