Volkswagen Amarok - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the VW Amarok

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 Amarok, 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 Amarok. 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 Amarok 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

Latest Amarok’s Issues in the EU

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All Amarok’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.

Check the vehicle’s history

Latest Amarok’s Issues in the UK

VW AMAROK (2016 – 2018) – THE CABLE OF THE SPARE WHEEL
on 11/12/2020
VW AMAROK (31/08/2016 – 22/11/2018) RECALL: Problem description: The lift cable of the spare wheel winch could snap under certain conditions.
VW AMAROK – FRONT WHEELS MAY LOCK
on 03/08/2018
VW AMAROK ( 01/09/2014 – 01/04/2015) DEFECT: The retaining bolts for the front calipers may not have been tightened to the specified torque. The caliper […]
VW AMAROK – AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
on 03/08/2018
VW AMAROK ( 01/06/2013 – 15/06/2013) DEFECT: The drivers air bag propellant cannister may not have been fitted correctly. This may affect the deployment […]