Volkswagen Bora recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 6 safety recalls naming the Volkswagen Bora, launched from 2001 to 2019. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Volkswagen Bora recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 6
- 2001 to 2019
- Latest recall
- 24 January 2019
- R/2019/019
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Volkswagen Bora recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
DRIVER AIRBAG GENERATOR HOUSING COULD COME LOOSE
R/2019/019, launched 24 January 2019, 786 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Golf, Passat, Transporter
Defect: Increased humidity may have got into the propellant of the gas generator for the drivers air bag.
Remedy: The gas generator of the front airbag on the driver side is replaced.
BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK
R/2004/211, launched 3 March 2005, 49,701 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Golf, Lupo, New Beetle, Passat, Polo, Sharan, Touran
Defect: It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
BRAKE SERVO VACUUM PIPE MAY CRACK AND LEAK.
R/2003/014, launched 26 March 2003, 69,541 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Golf
Defect: The brake servo vacuum supply pipe may crack and leak. This could result in a loss of power assistance and require the driver to apply a lot more force to the brake pedal.
Remedy: Examine the condition of the vacuum supply pipe and fit an improved quality replacement where necessary.
ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL UNIT CONCERN
R/2002/030, launched 9 May 2002, 24,034 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Golf, New Beetle
Defect: There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.
RISK OF FAILURE OF REAR AXLE TRANSVERSE LINK.
R/2001/140, launched 1 December 2001, 9 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Golf
Defect: Moisture can enter the rear axle ball joints this moisture can start corrosion of the joints ultimately causing the joints to seize.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles for replacement of ball joints and transverse links.
PASSENGER AIRBAG CONCERN
R/2001/011, launched 26 February 2001, 157 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Golf
Defect: The passenger airbag may not release correctly because of a leak in the pressure reservoir of the gas generator.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the front passenger airbag.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Volkswagen Bora, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Volkswagen dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.