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United Kingdom — DVSA
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16 campaigns recorded in DVSA's vehicle recalls database as at 19 August 2026.
A recall count is a list of campaigns issued for some production windows of this model — not a count of faults on this car. Most affected vehicles will already have been repaired free; check this vehicle's VIN or registration with the official regulator.
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Known undercounting: 1 matching DVSA record was set aside because the regulator did not state which vehicles were affected, so it could not be assigned to this generation.
28 August 2025 Check rear axle bolted connection Campaign R/2025/385 Affected build window: 10 April 2025 to 10 April 2025
STOP -DRIVE - Do not drive your vehicle until the repair has been completed; it must be recovered to a workshop. The rear axle bolted connecting may not have been completed to specification. Risk of axle becoming detached and resultant loss of control and possible collision or injury.
Check and if necessary re-work rear axle bolted connection
2 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.
Open regulator source record22 August 2025 Takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement Campaign R/2025/357 Affected build window: 8 August 2009 to 11 October 2013Affected build window: 8 November 2006 to 7 May 2009
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.
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.
9 June 2025 Replace front passenger airbag Campaign R/2025/208 Affected build window: 9 October 2023 to 28 March 2025
The front passenger airbag may be faulty. In the event of an accident-related deployment the front passenger airbag may have a reduced protective effect also the gas generator housing may burst and components of the gas generator housing may come loose and cause serious or deadly injuries to vehicle occupants.
The passenger airbag must be replaced.
563 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.
Open regulator source record13 June 2023 Takata Front airbag Campaign R/2023/178 Affected build window: 19 June 2010 to 31 October 2013Affected build window: 3 November 2006 to 7 May 2009Affected build window: 3 August 2009 to 11 October 2013Affected build window: 4 November 2006 to 7 May 2009
The function of the driver airbag inflators can degrade due to air and moisture ingress.
Replace airbag
20 April 2022 THE ROOF SPOILER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BONDED TO THE REAR LID WITH THE SPECIFIED PROCESS MATERIALS Campaign R/2022/115 Affected build window: 17 August 2021 to 15 September 2021
On all affected Polo vehicles there is a possibility that the roof spoiler may not have been bonded to the rear lid with the specified process materials.
On all affected vehicles the roof spoiler has to be replaced.
356 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.
Open regulator source record27 December 2021 THE SUN ROOF FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BONDED TO THE BODY ROOF Campaign R/2022/011 Affected build window: 17 February 2021 to 1 September 2021
The sunroof frame may not have been correctly bonded to the body roof.
Check and if necessary correctly bond the sunroof frame to the body roof.
35 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.
Open regulator source record19 October 2021 A FAULTILY INSTALLED NET FOR THE DESIGN BREAKAGE POINT FOR THE DISCHARGE OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG HAS BEEN FITTED Campaign R/2021/400 Affected build window: 19 August 2020 to 11 January 2021
A dash panel with a faulty installed net for the design breakage point for the discharge of the passenger airbag has been fitted.
On the affected vehicles the dash panel has to be replaced.
6,889 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.
Open regulator source record16 March 2020 OIL MAY GET INTO THE BRAKE SERVO THROUGH THE VACUUM LINES OF THE TANDEM PUMP. Campaign R/2020/068 Affected build window: 8 October 2019 to 6 February 2020
Oil may get into the brake servo through the vacuum lines of the tandem pump leading to a loss of braking assistance.
Replace the vacuum line from the tandem pump. Check other components for oil and replace if necessary.
4,103 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.
Open regulator source record9 August 2019 THE HOUSING BOLTS ON THE CAMSHELF ADJUSTER MAY COME LOOSE Campaign R/2019/261 Affected build window: 17 December 2013 to 4 December 2014
The housing bolts on the camshaft adjuster may come loose and break the pulley
On the affected vehicles the camshaft adjuster has to be replaced
472 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.
Open regulator source record4 February 2019 THE ADJUSTED HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL FOR PARKING THE VEHICLE CAN INCREASE Campaign R/2019/037 Affected build window: 12 October 2017 to 22 October 2018
Hand brake lever travel increase due to adjuster nut movement.
Re-adjust assembly and fit locking device to nut.
44,256 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.
Open regulator source record26 November 2018 THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT DOUBLE BUCKLE MAY UNFASTEN INVOLUNTARILY Campaign R/2018/142 Affected build window: 1 May 2017 to 12 October 2018
Left rear seat belt may unfasten involuntarily.
On Affected vehicles a spacer will be fitted in the double buckle of the rear seat.
45,714 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.
Open regulator source record21 December 2017 TOWING EYE IN THE VEHICLE TOOL KIT MAY DETACH DURING USE Campaign R/2017/347 Affected build window: 1 October 2015 to 31 July 2017
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.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.
110,001 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.
Open regulator source record23 June 2016 CHILD LOCK MAY DISENGAGE Campaign R/2016/145 Affected build window: 25 November 2015 to 14 April 2016
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.
On affected vehicles inspect lock mechanism and replace where necessary.
13,620 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.
Open regulator source record4 August 2015 BACKREST MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY IN A COLLISION Campaign R/2015/130 Affected build window: 21 April 2015 to 23 April 2015
The fitting for the backrest frame to the front seats (mounting of backrest to seat frame) may not have been correctly welded. This can cause noises on the front seats and in an accident the backrest/s can break. There is an increased risk of injury.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the production date of the backrest frames of the front seats. Where the date is within the affected range the backrest/s will be replaced.
207 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.
Open regulator source record15 February 2015 UNINTENTIONAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT Campaign R/2014/176 Affected build window: 1 February 2014 to 1 August 2014
In rare cases an air bag acceleration sensor may give an incorrect signal which can lead to an unintentional airbag deployment
Recall vehicle check if vehicle is affected and replace the control unit as required.
526 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.
Open regulator source record5 December 2014 FUEL MAY LEAK Campaign R/2014/144 Affected build window: 1 April 2010 to 1 April 2014
On affected vehicles the fuel filter may crack around inlet connection. This will allow fuel to leak which may cause a smell within the vehicle interior and possibly contaminate the road environment. This may affect the handling of the vehicle and of other traffic..
Check type of filter fitted. If not of improved type then replace with improved filter.
18,314 vehicles reported by the manufacturer as affected across the full campaign, which may cover several models.
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