Volkswagen recall check

Check your Volkswagen for recalls

Volkswagen has had 224 safety recalls registered with the DVSA since 1992, covering roughly 3,380,903 vehicles in the UK. 12 were issued in the last 12 months. The most recent, on 16 October 2026, was Volkswagen Touran, Tiguan, Golf recall: 48VS – Steering rack bolt replacement. Below you'll find a full page for each Volkswagen recall since 2016; the checker above searches the whole DVSA record.

Volkswagen models with the most recalls

Counts group model variants together (for example every version of a model name), and the vehicle numbers are the manufacturer's own estimates.

Is my Volkswagen affected?

A recall rarely covers every car of a model. It usually applies to a run of build dates or specific VINs, so a listing here means your model might be included. To be sure, put your registration into the DVSA vehicle recall checker or ask any franchised Volkswagen dealer to check your VIN. If your vehicle is included, the repair is free, whatever its age and however many owners it has had.