Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Volkswagen Caddy since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.
Not every Volkswagen Caddy is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with
particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use
GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask
the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.
84% of the Volkswagen Caddys on the DVLA record are vans, and DVSA’s recalls cover every
body type, so some of these recalls may apply only to vans.
Volkswagen Caddy recalls by year
Recalls launched each year, 1998 to 2026
2024 had the most, with 3. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.
Launched 12 December 2024DVSA recall R/2024/496Manufacturer ref. 47VY
Defect
On affected vehicles the rear right brake line may have been tightened incorrectly leading to loss of brake fluid adversely affecting braking performance.
Remedy
Replace the brake line.
Vehicles affected
35 Caddy vehicles
Built
5 Aug 2024 to 7 Aug 2024
DVSA lists it as
“CADDY MAXI”
Brake line bolted connection
Launched 4 September 2024DVSA recall R/2024/343Manufacturer ref. 47VX
Defect
On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period a fault when tightening the rear left brake line can cause leaks from the brake hose connection. A leak can lead to a gradual loss of brake fluid. The resulting too low brake fluid level is shown with the illumination of a warning lamp or display in instrument cluster. The loss of brake fluid level can adversely affect the braking performance.
Remedy
The affected rear left brake line bolted connection at the connection to the brake hose must be checked and modified.
Vehicles affected
117 Caddy vehicles
Built
6 Aug 2024 to 9 Aug 2024
Brake line botled connection
Launched 15 July 2024DVSA recall R/2024/289Manufacturer ref. 47U8
Defect
On affected vehicles a fault when tightening the rear left brake line can cause leaks from the brake hose connection leading to a gradual loss of brake fluid.
Remedy
Check and secure the affected connection. Replace affected parts if leaking.
Vehicles affected
93 Caddy vehicles
Built
13 May 2024 to 19 Jun 2024
DVSA lists it as
“CADDY MAXI”
2023 2 recalls
Seat belt webbing was damaged during production
Launched 25 April 2023DVSA recall R/2023/177Manufacturer ref. 69FD
Defect
Seat belt webbing was damaged during production
Remedy
Affected seat belts to be replaced
Vehicles affected
2 Caddy vehicles
Built
3 Apr 2023
On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period tyres by manufacturer Maxxis were fitted that can result in cracks or dents on the inside of the tyre bead.
Launched 18 April 2023DVSA recall R/2023/129Manufacturer ref. 44T4
Defect
On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period tyres by manufacturer Maxxis were fitted that can result in cracks or dents on the inside of the tyre bead.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the tyres by manufacturer Maxxis belonging to the vehicle are to be replaced.
Vehicles affected
194 Caddy vehicles
Built
11 Oct 2022 to 18 Feb 2023
2022 1 recall
On vehicles of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two incorrectly welded transverse links to the front axle have been fitted.
Launched 4 November 2022DVSA recall R/2022/320Manufacturer ref. 40S5
Defect
On vehicles of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two incorrectly welded transverse links to the front axle have been fitted.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the two front transverse links have to be checked and if necessary replaced.
Vehicles affected
335 Caddy vehicles
Built
19 Apr 2021 to 12 Jul 2022
2018 1 recall
Head restraint may be insecure
Launched 11 May 2018DVSA recall R/2018/134Manufacturer ref. 72H5
Defect
On a limited production period a burr may have developed on the locking bar of the head restraint guide.
Remedy
On affected vehicles the left head restraint guide on both front seats must be replaced.
Vehicles affected
61 Caddy vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2018 to 31 Mar 2018
2016 2 recalls
CNG tank may burst
Launched 1 September 2016DVSA recall R/2016/206Manufacturer ref. 20X4
Defect
Overtime external damage on the paint coat leads to corrosion on the gas tanks. A tank can burst when being filled if it has been weakened by corrosion which remained undiscovered fo many years. A bursting gas tank can cause serious or fatal injuries.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the paint syatem. If necessary the gas tanks will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
32 Caddy vehicles
Built
1 May 2005 to 30 Sept 2011
Engine may start up without warning
Launched 27 January 2016DVSA recall R/2015/252Manufacturer ref. 97BM
Defect
The earth attachment for the on board power supply control unit may not be to specification. This can lead to various electrical events. In the most unfavourable case the engine may start when using the central locking remote control.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the torque of the earth attachment. If necessary the earth attachment is to be tightened to the correct specification.
Vehicles affected
6,297 Caddy vehicles
Built
1 May 2012 to 1 Feb 2013
2015 1 recall
Airbag may not deploy
Launched 12 August 2015DVSA recall R/2015/164Manufacturer ref. 69K9
Defect
The drivers air bag propellant cannister may not have been fitted correctly. This may affect the deployment of the airbag.
Remedy
Replace driver's air bag unit.
Vehicles affected
7 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2013 to 15 Jun 2013
Also covers
Volkswagen Amarok
2014 1 recall
Tailgate can drop down and cause injury
Launched 17 April 2014DVSA recall R/2014/029Manufacturer ref. 55H5
Defect
On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period Volkswagen AG has established that on vehicles of certain model years the attachment of the ball pin where the tailgate gas strut is mounted on the body can loosen and in the most unfavourable case tear off. If such damage occurs the Tailgate can drop down as one tailgate gas strut alone cannot keep it open. There is a risk of injury.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles a new ball pin with a washer will be fitted. On Caddys produced from November 2003-July 2008 the welded nut inside the D pillar can loosen and fall off when replacing the pin. In these instances two support brackets with blind rivets must be fitted.
Vehicles affected
9,139 Caddy vehicles
Built
1 Nov 2003 to 31 Jan 2013
2009 1 recall
Clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive
Launched 14 December 2009DVSA recall R/2009/110Manufacturer ref. 37E8
Defect
In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.
Launched 24 February 2005DVSA recall R/2004/210Manufacturer ref. 20CA
Defect
It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the servo
Launched 11 February 2005DVSA recall R/2004/201
Defect
Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections due to a manufacturing fault. Should a vacuum pipe leak the brake servo will loose it's function. This will result in an increase of force which must be applied to the brake pedal. But will not result in a total failure of the braking system.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pipes checked and if necessary replaced.
Launched 28 July 2003DVSA recall R/2003/111Manufacturer ref. 47J2
Defect
The brake servo vacuum supply pipe may crack and leak. This could result in a loss of power assistance and require the driver to apply a lot more force to the brake pedal.
Remedy
Examine the condition of the vacuum supply pipe and fit an improved quality replacement where necessary.
Vehicles affected
603 Caddy vehicles
Built
1 Nov 2002 to 31 Jan 2003
1998 1 recall
Malfunction of air bag
Launched 17 March 1998DVSA recall R/1997/091
Defect
The wiring to the air bag control unit can chafe on the brake/clutch lever. This may lead to malfunction of the air bag unit.
Remedy
Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the air bag wiring re-routed and fixed to the bulkhead. Any wiring found to be damaged will be replaced or repaired.
Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Volkswagen Caddy. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
