Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train5
- Structure2
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Electrical system2
- Unknown or other1
- Seat belts1
- Seats1
- Air bags1
- Steering1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio failed the safety check 0.98% of the time — 48% less often than the average 2000 passenger car (1.86%). Median odometer at inspection: 102,579 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 10.0–11.0 L/100 km (about 21–24 mpg US), CO₂ 230–253 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrio · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 11.2 | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| Cabrio · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 12.6 | 9.1 | 11.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volkswagen told its dealers about the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 616667 | A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 00588 RESISTANCE TOO SMALL (LOW) FOR DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT AIRBAG SYSTEM STORED IN DTC MEMORY. *TT |
| 612460 | INFORMATION REGARDING THE CAPACITIES OF THE ENGINE OIL WITH FILTER CHANGE. *MJS |
| 610168 | SUBJECT REGARDING THE ANTI-THEFT IMMOBILIZER ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC. *TT |
| 610162 | SUBJECT REGARDING PREMIUM V RADIO, CODING AFTER CD-CHANGER OR CD-PLAYER INSTALLATION. *TT |
| 610158 | SUBJECT REGARDING THE IMMOBILIZER COMPONENT OVERVIEW FOR 2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT |
| 608349 | INFORMATION ON THE ANTI-THEFT IMMOBILIZER ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD). MJS |
| 607921 | THIS BULLETIN INCLUDES NEW INFORMATION ON THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE CODES YEAR 2000. *TT |
| 10253215 | Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation |
| 10253214 | Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation |
| 10253213 | Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation |
| 10252934 | key Adaptation and Part Number |
| 10252204 | Air Conditioning Does not Operate |
| 10243050 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243034 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243011 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242996 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242399 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242388 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242375 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242372 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242349 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10241340 | Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00 |
| 10241339 | Oil Consumption Measurement |
| 10241335 | Oil Consumption Measurement |
| 10241333 | Oil Consumption Measurement |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
FUEL TANK PUNCTURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation