Volkswagen up! recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 8 safety recalls naming the Volkswagen up!, launched from 2013 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 up! recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 8
- 2013 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 22 August 2025
- R/2025/357
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Volkswagen up! 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.
Takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement
R/2025/357, launched 22 August 2025. Also covers the Beetle, Crafter, Eos, Fox, Golf, Passat, Polo, Sharan, Transporter, Us Passat, XL1
Defect: Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Our information shows your vehicle was originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Issue: The front airbag in your VW vehicle contains an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. Risk: If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
Remedy: The front airbag must be replaced. Immediate Action Required: Stop driving your vehicle immediately. Contact the Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM to arrange your recall service.
Takata Front airbag
R/2023/178, launched 13 June 2023. Also covers the Beetle, Crafter, Eos, Fox, Golf, Passat, Polo, Sharan, Tiguan, Transporter, Us Passat (A3), XL1 (6Z)
Defect: The function of the driver airbag inflators can degrade due to air and moisture ingress.
Remedy: Replace airbag
TOWING EYE IN THE VEHICLE TOOL KIT MAY DETACH DURING USE
R/2017/347, launched 21 December 2017, 110,001 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Polo
Defect: The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be to specification. As a result the weld on the eye may fail during use causing loss of propulsion and the towrope with the attached eye can potentially cause property damage and personal injury.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.
AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
R/2017/079, launched 22 March 2017, 3,879 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Crafter, Golf, Passat, Scirocco, Tiguan, Touran, Transporter
Defect: Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.
PANORAMIC SUNROOF MAY DETACH
R/2016/221, launched 9 September 2016, 5 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The front panel of the panorama sunroof may not have been bonded correctly. This can lead to rattling noises during a journey. If the loosening front panel is not detected this poses a danger for the following traffic.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front panel of the panorama roof.
CHILD LOCK MAY DISENGAGE
R/2016/145, launched 23 June 2016, 13,620 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Golf, Passat, Polo, Tiguan
Defect: The door child locks may disengage without driver knowledge. Though the door remains close it is possible for the door to then be opened from the inside.
Remedy: On affected vehicles inspect lock mechanism and replace where necessary.
UNINTENTIONAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
R/2014/176, launched 15 February 2015, 526 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Polo
Defect: In rare cases an air bag acceleration sensor may give an incorrect signal which can lead to an unintentional airbag deployment
Remedy: Recall vehicle check if vehicle is affected and replace the control unit as required.
SIDE AIRBAG DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION DISABLED
R/2013/057, launched 3 May 2013, 6,395 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Some vehicles may be fitted with airbag control units with incorrect parameters programmed. On these vehicles the diagnostic function for the side crash sensors is deactivated resulting in potential faults not being recognised and the airbag warning not illuminating.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re programme the airbag control unit.
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 up!, 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.