Which VW models are being recalled in 2019?

Last update 16. 02. 2024

17 recalls for 13 Volkswagen models in 2019

In 2019, Volkswagen announced 17 recalls involving 13 models through the EU Rapex system. The VW Tiguan had the most recalls (5).

We’ve sorted all 2019 recalls according to the model into a table below.

With the VW Tiguan manufactured between April 2017 to November 2018, the material used for the rear coil springs may be inadequate. The spring may fracture and damage the rear tyres. With the vehicles manufactured in February 2019, the front seat may develop cracks on the right-hand side of the seat frame. With 2015 Tiguans, a capacitor in the airbag control unit may fail as well as with the Sharan and CC.

Adjusting the seat to the lowest position may damage the wiring harness with the Amarok pickups manufactured from May 2016 to May 2018. When the VW T6 (7/2015 – 2/2019) is washed with a high-pressure cleaner, water may enter the interior and cause a short circuit. With the Touareg manufactured at the end of 2018, the suspension damper forks are defective and could break.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by VIN

With the EA211 engines manufactured from December 2013 to March 2015, the camshaft pulleys may break and the camshaft variator bolts may loosen. This engine can be found under the hoods of VW Beetle, Golf and Polo.

At the end of 2018, Volkswagen issued a recall under the code 01C5 in which it offered to buy back the entire car – we wrote here. The pre-production models from 2008 to 2018 is trying to buy back also in 2019 with the announcement of the recall 01C6. In the Rapex Alert A12/0565/19 the specific models concerned are not mentioned.

We’ve written about some problems in more detail in separate articles.

VW recalls in 2019 by model

VW Amarok

Month	Issue	Production	Source
IX.	A wiring harness could be damaged when the seat is adjusted to the lowest position.	5/2016 – 5/2018	link
	All Amarok´s Recalls

VW Arteon

Month	Issue	Production	Source
VII.	The sunroof cover could detach in motion.	2017 – 2018	link
	All Arteon´s Recalls

VW Beetle

Month	Issue	Production	Source
VIII.	The belt pulley of the cam gear could break and the screws on the camshaft adjuster may loosen.	12/2013 – 3/2015	link
	All Beetle´s Recalls

VW Caddy

Month	Issue	Production	Source
IV.	The predetermined break point in the cushion for the side airbags is on the wrong side.	7/2018 – 10/2018	link
	All Caddy´s Recalls

VW CC

Month	Issue	Production	Source
IX.	As a result of a production error, a capacitor in the airbag control unit may fail.	1/2015 – 12/2015	link
	All VW CC´s Recalls

VW Golf

Month	Issue	Production	Source
VIII.	The belt pulley of the cam gear could break and the screws on the camshaft adjuster may loosen.	12/2013 – 3/2015	link
	All Golf´s Recalls

VW Grand California

Month	Issue	Production	Source
IX.	The kitchen stove’s gas system might have been incorrectly fitted.	3/2019 – 5/2019	link
	All Crafter´s Recalls

VW Passat

Month	Issue	Production	Source
VII.	The sunroof cover could detach in motion.	10/2014 – 8/2018	link
	All Passat´s Recalls

VW Polo

Month	Issue	Production	Source
III.	The vehicle could not be properly secured by the parking brake.	10/2016 – 11/2018	link
VIII.	The belt pulley of the cam gear could break and the screws on the camshaft adjuster may loosen.	12/2013 – 3/2015	link
	All Polo´s Recalls

VW Sharan

Month	Issue	Production	Source
IX.	As a result of a production error, a capacitor in the airbag control unit may fail.	1/2015 – 12/2015	link
	All Sharan´s Recalls

VW Tiguan

Month	Issue	Production	Source
IV.	The coil spring may fracture and damage the rear tyres.	4/2017 – 11/2018	link
VI.	The locking mechanism in the articulated trailer hitch may be defective.	2/2018 – 12/2018	link
VIII.	In the event of an accident with airbag deployment, the fuel pump is not switched off.	8/2017 – 6/2018	link
VIII.	The left-hand front seat may develop cracks on the seat frame.	2/2019	link
IX.	As a result of a production error, a capacitor in the airbag control unit may fail.	1/2015 – 12/2015	link
	All Tiguan´s Recalls

VW Touareg

Month	Issue	Production	Source
II.	A seat-belt latch may not have been sufficiently secured to the rear, right-hand seat.	8/2018 – 10/2018	link
IV.	The suspension damper forks are defective and could break.	11/2018 – 12/2018	link
	All Touareg´s Recalls

VW Transporter / Multivan

Month	Issue	Production	Source
VII.	If the vehicle is washed with a high-pressure cleaner, water may enter the interior.	7/2015 – 2/2019	link
	All Transporter´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.