Volkswagen recalls

Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.

DVSA lists 223 safety recalls for Volkswagen vehicles, launched from 1992 to 2026. A recall usually covers only some cars of a model, so to check one car use GOV.UK's recall check.

Volkswagen recalls at a glance

Recalls
223
Launched from 1992 to 2026
Models named
27
Latest recall
16 October 2026
R/2026/375
Most recalls in a year
19
2021

Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.

Volkswagen recalls launched each year

  • 20268
  • 202517
  • 202413
  • 20238
  • 202211
  • 202119
  • 202016
  • 201916
  • 201819
  • 20179
  • 201614
  • 20158
  • 20144
  • 20132
  • 20122
  • 20112
  • 20101
  • 20093
  • 20083
  • 20076
  • 20062
  • 20056
  • 20045
  • 20033
  • 20023
  • 20013
  • 20000
  • 19991
  • 19983
  • 19972
  • 19964
  • 19951
  • 19942
  • 19935
  • 19922

Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.

Volkswagen recalls by model

The number is how many recalls name each model. One recall can cover several models.

Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.

Latest Volkswagen recalls

The 20 most recent of 223. Each model page lists every recall for that model.

The most recent Volkswagen recalls
LaunchedModelsConcernRecall number
16 October 2026Atlas, Tiguan48VT - Steering rack bolt replacementR/2026/375
16 October 2026Golf, Tiguan, Touran48VS - Steering rack bolt replacementR/2026/360
14 October 2026ID.4, ID.793MV - Charging restricted to 80% — with workshopR/2026/398
14 October 2026ID Buzz, ID Buzz Cargo, ID.3 and 2 more93MF - Charging restricted to 80%R/2026/397
8 October 2026TransporterRear lid gas strutR/2026/384
17 August 2026TransporterCorrect speed restrictionR/2026/320
12 March 2026ID Buzz, ID.3Battery CheckR/2026/150
11 March 2026BeetleUSA Imported vehicle Recall Driver side airbag module replacementR/2026/104
29 December 2025ID Buzz, ID.3Replace battery modulesR/2026/046
16 December 2025ID BuzzBracket for air conditioning rearR/2025/551
15 December 2025TouaregHybrid battery management reprogrammingR/2026/001
15 November 2025ID.4, ID.5, ID.7Exterior door handle software updateR/2025/516
3 November 2025TransporterRear axle shock absorbersR/2025/475
18 September 2025AmarokABS control unitR/2025/435
28 August 2025PoloCheck rear axle bolted connectionR/2025/385
22 August 2025Beetle, Crafter, Eos and 9 moreTakata front drivers or passenger airbag replacementR/2025/357
23 July 2025T-RocChecking front seat backrest frame/301R/2025/297
9 July 2025GolfFront belt webbingR/2025/257
9 July 2025GolfFront belt webbingR/2025/256
20 June 2025TayronCheck rear diffuserR/2025/224

Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.

Other makes

See recalls for every make, with the number of recalls launched each year.