Volkswagen Caddy - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the VW Caddy

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the VW Caddy, for which Volkswagen has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your VW Caddy. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your VW Caddy have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN
Tip: Reliability of the VW Caddy

Latest Caddy’s Issues in the EU

All Caddy’s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

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Latest Caddy’s Issues in the UK

VW CADDY (2022 – 2023) – Cracks or dents on the inside of the tyre bead
on 17/04/2023
VW CADDY (2022-10-11 – 2023-02-18) RECALL: Problem description: On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period tyres by manufacturer Maxxis were fitted […]
VW CADDY (2021 – 2022) – THE FRONT AXLE
on 04/11/2022
VW CADDY (19/04/2021 – 12/07/2022) RECALL: Problem description: On vehicles of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two […]
VW CADDY – ENGINE MAY START UP WITHOUT WARNING
on 04/08/2018
VW CADDY ( 01/05/2012 – 01/02/2013) DEFECT: The earth attachment for the on board power supply control unit may not be to specification. This can lead to […]