2023: Volkswagen Recalls

Last update 16. 02. 2024

11 recalls for 12 Volkswagen models in 2023

Volkswagen has 11 recalls for 12 models in the EU Safety Gate (formerly Rapex) system for 2023. The German manufacturer improved from third to ninth place year-on-year.

Volkswagen’s most recalled model is the Crafter van with three recalls. The Golf, Passat and Polo models were recalled twice. The oldest Volkswagens recalled are from 2005.

Safety Gate does not provide the numbers of potentially affected cars in its reports, so we always verify them from other sources. Since the beginning of 2023, we have also been monitoring the database of the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA, Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt), which publishes the numbers and often also includes Volkswagen recalls that Safety Gate does not record. Some of them can be found below. Also new is a link to our other website with Volkswagen recalls in the USA.

Volkswagen recalls in Safety Gate

In 2023, the following Volkswagen models were recalled. Recalls will be displayed when you click on the link.

These models were recalled in 2023. See also the latest recalls.

Volkswagen recalls in the German KBA database

From our KBA section, we pick out some of the largest Volkswagen recalls of the past year.

Volkswagen recalls in the United Kingdom

You can also find Volkswagen recalls on our website car-recalls.co.uk. These are the recalls published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in the UK.

Volkswagen recalls in the United States

Another new feature for 2023 was the launch of our sister site car-recalls.com, featuring (not only) Volkswagen U.S. recalls.

Check also the Service Bulletin (TSB)

This summary is not intended to provide comprehensive information on all Volkswagen recalls in 2023. Only those that have been reported to the European Safety Gate alert system are listed. In addition to recalls, car manufacturers also carry out so-called service campaigns (Technical Service Bulletin – TSB), which are not reported anywhere and are only carried out on vehicles that arrive at an authorised workshop for servicing. We describe the difference between a recall and a service campaign in more detail in this article. This overview should prompt second-hand owners of older cars to contact an authorised workshop and ask if any recall or service campaign has been announced for a particular car. We advise how to do this here.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by VIN

Volkswagen recalls in 2023 by model

Volkswagen Caddy

	Issued	Problem
Volkswagen Caddy (2022 – 2023)	29/05/2023	Due to bulges or tears on the inner side of the tyre, a gradual or sudden loss of pressure may...

✅ All Caddy’s recalls

Volkswagen Crafter

	Issued	Problem
Volkswagen Crafter (2005 – 2011)	01/08/2023	The airbag inflator may be faulty. In the event of an accident this can lead to the release of fragments...
Volkswagen Grand California (2019 – 2022)	24/03/2023	When driving at speed, the plastic sunroof cover can come off, creating a risk of an accident. The Volkswagen Crafter...

✅ All Crafter’s recalls

Volkswagen Eos

✅ All Eos recalls

Volkswagen Fox

✅ All Fox’s recalls

Volkswagen Golf

	Issued	Problem
Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet (2008 – 2014)	12/12/2023	The propellant in the front passenger airbag can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations. In the event of...

✅ All Golf’s recalls

Volkswagen ID.4

	Issued	Problem
Volkswagen ID.4 (2022)	28/01/2023	The bolt connection of the seat belt retractor on the driver and/or passenger side was improperly tightened during the manufacturing...

✅ All ID.4’s recalls

Volkswagen ID.BUZZ

	Issued	Problem
Volkswagen ID.BUZZ (2022)	29/01/2023	Due to improper manufacturing of individual tyres, they can suddenly lose air. A sudden loss of air in the tyres...

✅ All ID.BUZZ’s recalls

Volkswagen Passat

	Issued	Problem
Volkswagen Passat (2007 – 2010)	19/06/2023	The airbag propellant may be faulty. In the event of an accident this can lead to the release of fragments...

✅ All Passat’s recalls

Volkswagen Polo

	Issued	Problem
Volkswagen Polo (2007 – 2010)	19/06/2023	The airbag propellant may be faulty. In the event of an accident this can lead to the release of fragments...

✅ All Polo’s recalls

Volkswagen Sharan

✅ All Sharan’s recalls

Volkswagen Tiguan

	Issued	Problem
Volkswagen Tiguan (2021)	24/02/2023	The rear wheel bearing housing can break, affecting the stability of the vehicle and creating a risk of an accident....

✅ All Tiguan’s recalls

Volkswagen Transporter/Multivan

	Issued	Problem
Volkswagen T5 (2007 – 2010)	19/06/2023	The airbag propellant may be faulty. In the event of an accident this can lead to the release of fragments...

✅ All Transporter/Multivan’s recalls

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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.