Volkswagen California recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 2 safety recalls naming the Volkswagen California, launched from 2022. 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 California recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 2
- 2022
- Latest recall
- 13 September 2022
- R/2022/273
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Volkswagen California 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.
THE CRANK ROOF WINDOW COULD COME LOOSE BECAUSE OF INCORRECT BONDING TO ITS HINGE
R/2022/273, launched 13 September 2022, 196 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The crank roof window could come loose because of incorrect bonding to its hinge.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the bonding must be checked. Depending on the test result the roof window is then modified or if necessary replaced.
DUE TO A POSSIBLE FAULTY BONDING THE ROOF WINDOW COVER MAY COMPLETELY COME LOOSE
R/2022/178, launched 22 June 2022, 115 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Due to a possible faulty bonding the roof window cover may completely come loose.
Remedy: Check the bonding and modify or replace the roof window as necessary.
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 California, 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.