Volkswagen Caddy recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 16 safety recalls naming the Volkswagen Caddy, launched from 1998 to 2024. 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 Caddy recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 16
- 1998 to 2024
- Latest recall
- 12 December 2024
- R/2024/496
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Volkswagen Caddy 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.
Brake line botled connection
R/2024/496, launched 12 December 2024
Defect: On affected vehicles the rear right brake line may have been tightened incorrectly leading to loss of brake fluid adversely affecting braking performance.
Remedy: Replace the brake line.
Brake line bolted connection
R/2024/343, launched 4 September 2024
Defect: On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period a fault when tightening the rear left brake line can cause leaks from the brake hose connection. A leak can lead to a gradual loss of brake fluid. The resulting too low brake fluid level is shown with the illumination of a warning lamp or display in instrument cluster. The loss of brake fluid level can adversely affect the braking performance.
Remedy: The affected rear left brake line bolted connection at the connection to the brake hose must be checked and modified.
Brake line botled connection
R/2024/289, launched 15 July 2024
Defect: On affected vehicles a fault when tightening the rear left brake line can cause leaks from the brake hose connection leading to a gradual loss of brake fluid.
Remedy: Check and secure the affected connection. Replace affected parts if leaking.
Seat belt webbing was damaged during production
R/2023/177, launched 25 April 2023, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Seat belt webbing was damaged during production
Remedy: Affected seat belts to be replaced
On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period tyres by manufacturer Maxxis were fitted that can result in cracks or dents on the inside of the tyre bead.
R/2023/129, launched 18 April 2023, 194 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period tyres by manufacturer Maxxis were fitted that can result in cracks or dents on the inside of the tyre bead.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the tyres by manufacturer ‘Maxxis’ belonging to the vehicle are to be replaced.
On vehicles of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two incorrectly welded transverse links to the front axle have been fitted.
R/2022/320, launched 4 November 2022, 335 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On vehicles of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two incorrectly welded transverse links to the front axle have been fitted.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the two front transverse links have to be checked and if necessary replaced.
HEAD RESTRAINT MAY BE INSECURE
R/2018/134, launched 11 May 2018, 61 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On a limited production period a burr may have developed on the locking bar of the head restraint guide.
Remedy: On affected vehicles the left head restraint guide on both front seats must be replaced.
CNG TANK MAY BURST
R/2016/206, launched 1 September 2016, 32 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Overtime external damage on the paint coat leads to corrosion on the gas tanks. A tank can burst when being filled if it has been weakened by corrosion which remained undiscovered fo many years. A bursting gas tank can cause serious or fatal injuries.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the paint syatem. If necessary the gas tanks will be replaced.
ENGINE MAY START UP WITHOUT WARNING
R/2015/252, launched 27 January 2016, 6,297 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The earth attachment for the on board power supply control unit may not be to specification. This can lead to various electrical events. In the most unfavourable case the engine may start when using the central locking remote control.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the torque of the earth attachment. If necessary the earth attachment is to be tightened to the correct specification.
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
R/2015/164, launched 12 August 2015, 7 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Amarok
Defect: The drivers air bag propellant cannister may not have been fitted correctly. This may affect the deployment of the airbag.
Remedy: Replace driver's air bag unit.
TAILGATE CAN DROP DOWN AND CAUSE INJURY
R/2014/029, launched 17 April 2014, 9,139 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period Volkswagen AG has established that on vehicles of certain model years the attachment of the ball pin where the tailgate gas strut is mounted on the body can loosen and in the most unfavourable case tear off. If such damage occurs the Tailgate can drop down as one tailgate gas strut alone cannot keep it open. There is a risk of injury.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles a new ball pin with a washer will be fitted . On Caddys produced from November 2003-July 2008 the welded nut inside the D pillar can loosen and fall off when replacing the pin. In these instances two support brackets with blind rivets must be fitted.
CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE
R/2009/110, launched 14 December 2009, 3,514 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Eos, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Scirocco, Touran
Defect: In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.
BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK
R/2004/210, launched 24 February 2005, 4,102 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Transporter
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.
TENSION CRACKS MAY OCCUR ON THE VACUUM PIPE TO THE SERVO
R/2004/201, launched 11 February 2005, 6,774 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Polo
Defect: Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections due to a manufacturing fault. Should a vacuum pipe leak the brake servo will loose it's function. This will result in an increase of force which must be applied to the brake pedal. But will not result in a total failure of the braking system.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pipes checked and if necessary replaced.
BRAKE SERVO VACUUM PIPE MAY CRACK AND LEAK
R/2003/111, launched 28 July 2003, 603 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
MALFUNCTION OF AIR BAG
R/1997/091, launched 17 March 1998, 909 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The wiring to the air bag control unit can chafe on the brake/clutch lever. This may lead to malfunction of the air bag unit.
Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the air bag wiring re-routed and fixed to the bulkhead. Any wiring found to be damaged will be replaced or repaired.
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 Caddy, 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.