Last update 16. 02. 2024
24 recalls for twelve Volkswagen models in 2020
In 2020, Volkswagen announced 24 recalls for twelve models through the EU Rapex system.
Volkswagen recalled vehicles equipped with a three-cylinder 1.0 TSI engine manufactured between 2018 and 2020. VW Caddy, Golf, Golf Sportsvan, Passat, Polo, Sharan, Touran, T-Coss, T-Roc and Up models may be affected.
Four recalls have been announced with the Passat and Polo models, while the Amarok, Crafter, Golf, Tiguan, Touareg and Transporter T5/T6 have three campaigns each.
With VW Polo produced between September 2019 to February 2020, the brake booster may fail, while Touaregs from the end of 2019 may leak transmission oil, and vehicles manufactured between December 2016 to February 2019 may suffer steering failure.
Cracking brake pedals with some new VW models are not yet in the Rapex system, an article about the announced recall from the end of 2020 can be found below. The previous problem with the brake pedal with the Passat and Arteon models is not missing from the list.
For the second time, the carmaker tried to buy back so-called “pre-series models” with parts that do not have a valid homologation and are not correctly modified for street use.
All the recalls sorted by models are listed in the tables below.
We’ve written about some problems in more detail in a separate article.
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- Volkswagen faces another scandal, buying back entire cars from 2006 to 2018
- Tip: Volkswagen recalls in the UK
Volkswagen recalls in 2020 by model
Amarok
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Amarok (2016 – 2020) | 11/10/2020 | The winch rope that is used to attach the spare wheel under the vehicle and the additional strap fitted as... |
| Volkswagen Amarok (2010 – 2018) | 22/02/2020 | Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to... |
| Volkswagen Amarok (2019) | 10/02/2020 | The glue that holds the glass side-windows on the hardtop has insufficient adhesion due to a manufacturing error. As a... |
✅ All Amarok’s recalls
Arteon
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Arteon (2018 – 2019) | 15/05/2020 | The brake pedal pushrod may be defective. As a result, in case of failure of the electromechanical brake booster, the... |
✅ All Arteon’s recalls
Caddy
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Caddy (2006 – 2018) | 22/02/2020 | Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to... |
✅ All Caddy’s recalls
Crafter
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| VW Crafter (2017 – 2019) | 16/09/2020 | Due to a manufacturing error, the glue used to affix the side and/or rear windows has insufficient adhesion. As a... |
| Volkswagen Crafter (2006 – 2018) | 22/02/2020 | Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to... |
✅ All Crafter’s recalls
Golf
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf 8 (2019 – 2020) | 12/07/2020 | The emergency call service may not be functioning. As a result, the system may not assist the car occupants by... |
| Volkswagen Golf Cabrio (1997 – 1999) | 12/06/2020 | The ammonium nitrate propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring... |
| Volkswagen Golf (2006 – 2018) | 22/02/2020 | Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to... |
✅ All Golf’s recalls
Passat
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Passat (2005 – 2009) | 26/12/2020 | The vehicles affected may have been fitted with Takata gas generators which could allow the ingress of moisture and thus... |
| Volkswagen Passat B5 (1997 – 1999) | 12/06/2020 | The ammonium nitrate propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring... |
| Volkswagen Passat (2018 – 2019) | 15/05/2020 | The brake pedal pushrod may be defective. As a result, in case of failure of the electromechanical brake booster, the... |
| Volkswagen Passat (2006 – 2018) | 22/02/2020 | Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to... |
✅ All Passat’s recalls
Phaeton
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Phaeton (2008) | 21/11/2020 | The adhesion of the glass cover on the sliding roof may be insufficient due to contamination during the manufacturing process.... |
✅ All Phaeton’s recalls
Polo
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Polo (2005 – 2009) | 26/12/2020 | The vehicles affected may have been fitted with Takata gas generators which could allow the ingress of moisture and thus... |
| Volkswagen Polo (2020) | 05/12/2020 | The double rear safety-belt buckles may be damaged due to a manufacturing error and have reduced strength. This could reduce... |
| Volkswagen Polo (2019 – 2020) | 15/04/2020 | Due to incorrectly closed non-return valves in the vacuum lines, the oil may be sucked into the brake booster, damaging... |
| Volkswagen Polo (2006 – 2018) | 22/02/2020 | Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to... |
✅ All Polo’s recalls
T-Cross
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen T-Cross (2019) | 30/04/2020 | The joint on the discharge nozzle of the gas generator for the curtain airbag might have been inappropriately welded. In... |
✅ All T-Cross recalls
Tiguan
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| VW Tiguan Allspace (2020) | 13/10/2020 | Due to a manufacturing error, the adjustment mechanism on the backrest frame of the front seat may be faulty or... |
| Volkswagen Tiguan (2015 – 2019) | 11/05/2020 | The roof-edge spoiler may not be secured enough due to an incorrect adhesive bond. As a result, the spoiler may... |
| Volkswagen Tiguan (2007 – 2018) | 22/02/2020 | Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to... |
✅ All Tiguan’s recalls
Touareg
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Touareg (2019) | 15/07/2020 | An oil line in the automatic gearbox may have a manufacturing defect. Consequently, the oil may leak out onto the... |
| Volkswagen Touareg (2016 – 2019) | 11/04/2020 | The screw connection between the steering shaft and the steering box may not have been tightened sufficiently and may loosen... |
| Volkswagen Touareg (2006 – 2018) | 22/02/2020 | Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to... |
✅ All Touareg’s recalls
Transporter
| Issued | Problem | |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen T6 (2019 – 2020) | 26/05/2020 | Due to inadequate sealing, water may penetrate into the Bowden cables in the driver’s or front passenger’s door and impair... |
| Volkswagen T6 (2019) | 21/04/2020 | The electrical child safety device may not be mechanically locked even though it has been activated by the driver and... |
| Volkswagen T5 and T6 (2006 – 2018) | 22/02/2020 | Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to... |
✅ All Transporter’s recalls
Useful links
- All Volkswagen recalls
- Volkswagen recalls by model
- Volkswagen recalls in 2022
- Volkswagen recalls in 2021
- Volkswagen recalls in 2019
- Other manufacturers in 2020
This overview is purely informative for the manufacturer you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of listed model. Contact your nearest Volkswagen dealer for more informations.
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