Volkswagen T-Roc recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 9 safety recalls naming the Volkswagen T-Roc, launched from 2018 to 2025. 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 T-Roc recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 9
- 2018 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 23 July 2025
- R/2025/297
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Volkswagen T-Roc 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.
Checking front seat backrest frame/301
R/2025/297, launched 23 July 2025, 5 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles there is a possibility a faulty part was fitted in the backrest frame of the front seats.
Remedy: Check the seat back rest and replace if necessary.
Faulty wheel bearing housings can fail and break prematurely
R/2023/198, launched 6 July 2023, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Touran
Defect: Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.
Remedy: Inspect the vehicle and if necessary replace the rear left wheel bearing housing.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERS COULD COME LOOSE FROM THEIR ATTACHMENT
R/2022/074, launched 22 March 2022, 7,579 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Arteon, Golf, Tiguan
Defect: On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.
Remedy: On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.
THE RETRACTOR OF THE THREE POINT AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON THE FRONT RIGHT SEAT MAY BE FAULTY.
R/2021/115, launched 29 March 2021, 34 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The retractor of the three-point automatic seat belt on the front right seat may be faulty.
Remedy: The three-point automatic seat belt of the front right seat is to be replaced.
THE ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE CAN BE UNINTENTIONALLY RELEASED WHEN DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH PEDAL
R/2020/112, launched 15 April 2020, 1,390 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The electric parking brake can be unintentionally released when disengaging the clutch pedal.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the brake control unit has to be recoded
THE BONDED JOINT BETWEEN THE UPPER AND LOWER SECTION OF THE REAR SPOILER MAY BE FAULTY
R/2019/005, launched 9 January 2019, 6,830 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The bonding of the upper and lower sections of the rear spoiler may be faulty.
Remedy: Inspect and repair or replace the spoiler if required.
REAR SEAT BENCH WELDED CONNECTION MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY PERFORMED
R/2018/352, launched 12 December 2018, 4,027 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Atreon, Golf, Passat
Defect: The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
Remedy: Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE CAN BE UNINTENTIONALLY RELEASED WHWN DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH PEDAL
R/2018/301, launched 1 November 2018, 3,327 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The electro-mechanical park brake may be released inappropriately.
Remedy: The software for the brake control will be updated.
KEY INFORMATION ABOUT PASSEGER PROTECTION SYSTEMS IS NOT INCLUDED IN OWNER'S MANUAL
R/2018/066, launched 7 March 2018, 2,926 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Owner's Manuals with incomplete information about the restraint system were delivered. Warnings instructions and information for 'Proactive Passenger Protection System' 'Airbag System' and 'Transporting Children Safely' are missing from the Owner's Manual. Without correct instruction it is possible for someone to unknowingly put another in danger.
Remedy: Notify the vehicle owners so a supplement can be be added to the Owner’s Manual.
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 T-Roc, 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.