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Volkswagen recalls older Phaeton model over emissions manipulation

Volkswagen is recalling 91,137 Phaeton vehicles manufactured between 2004 and 2008 to authorized workshops worldwide. The reason for the recall is that the vehicles contain unauthorised defeat devices in the emission control system.

The engine control unit software will be updated at an authorised workshop.

The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) monitors the recall under the reference number “14670R“. The internal manufacturer code is “23FE“.

Recall details

Make: Volkswagen
Models: Phaeton
Year of manufacture: 2004 – 2008
Production: 2004 – 2008
Extent: 91,137
Codes: 23FE
KBA publication date: 7. 1. 2025

Source: KBA 14670R (Search Rückrufcode: 23FE)


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