Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Volkswagen Transporter 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 Transporter 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.
95% of the Volkswagen Transporters 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 Transporter recalls by year
Recalls launched each year, 1992 to 2026
1993 had the most, with 3. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.
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Volkswagen Transporter safety recalls by year of launch
Launched 17 August 2026DVSA recall R/2026/320Manufacturer ref. 23RP
Defect
On affected vehicles the speed limit of 70 mph is not implemented as described in the technical data and stated in the vehicle registration document.
Remedy
Adjust the software in various control units.
Vehicles affected
31 Transporter vehicles
Built
9 Sept 2025 to 28 Oct 2025
2025 2 recalls
Rear axle shock absorbers
Launched 3 November 2025DVSA recall R/2025/475Manufacturer ref. 42RT
Defect
On affected vehicles there is a possibility the rear axle shock absorbers could break.
Remedy
Check and replace the rear shock absorbers if necessary.
Vehicles affected
8 Transporter vehicles
Built
14 Jul 2025 to 18 Jul 2025
DVSA lists it as
“TRANSPORTER T7”
Takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement
Launched 22 August 2025DVSA recall R/2025/357Manufacturer ref. DS69
Defect
Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Our information shows your vehicle was originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Issue: The front airbag in your VW vehicle contains an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. Risk: If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
Remedy
The front airbag must be replaced. Immediate Action Required: Stop driving your vehicle immediately. Contact the Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM to arrange your recall service.
On T5/T6 california vehicles with kitchen the bolted connections on the gas system may not have been correctly fitted
Launched 5 November 2018DVSA recall R/2018/287Manufacturer ref. 76A4
Defect
Kitchen bolted gas connections may not have been correctly fitted.
Remedy
Perform gas systems check and re-tighten connections.
Vehicles affected
24 Transporter vehicles
Built
7 Feb 2015 to 18 May 2018
DVSA lists it as
“T5”
Replace front passenger airbag
Launched 7 March 2018DVSA recall R/2018/065Manufacturer ref. 69U2
Defect
The front passenger airbag may be faulty. There may be insufficient protection especially for smaller passengers in the front seat because of incorrectly folded passenger airbags.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the passenger airbag.
Vehicles affected
17 Transporter vehicles
Built
1 Oct 2017 to 30 Nov 2017
DVSA lists it as
“T6”
Replace front passenger airbag
Launched 7 March 2018DVSA recall R/2018/064Manufacturer ref. 69U2
Defect
The front passenger airbag may be faulty. There may be insufficient protection especially for smaller passengers in the front seat because of incorrectly folded passenger airbags.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the passenger airbag.
Vehicles affected
64 Transporter vehicles
Built
1 Oct 2017 to 30 Nov 2017
DVSA lists it as
“T6”
2017 3 recalls
Fuel hoses may crack and leak
Launched 20 December 2017DVSA recall R/2017/346Manufacturer ref. 20AP
Defect
Some fuel hoses were not manufactured to specification and as a result could crack and leak fuel. The fuel could affect the drivability of the subject vehicle and possibly others using the roads.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affect and replace 3 fuel hoses.
Vehicles affected
572 Transporter vehicles
Built
28 Nov 2016 to 11 Jan 2017
DVSA lists it as
“T6”
Fuel hoses may crack and leak
Launched 20 December 2017DVSA recall R/2017/344Manufacturer ref. 20AP
Defect
Some fuel hoses were not manufactured to specification and as a result could crack and leak fuel. The fuel could affect the drivability of the subject vehicle and possibly others using the roads.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affect and replace 3 fuel hoses.
Vehicles affected
2,501 Transporter vehicles
Built
28 Nov 2016 to 11 Jan 2017
DVSA lists it as
“T6”
Airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident
Launched 22 March 2017DVSA recall R/2017/079Manufacturer ref. 69P4
Defect
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.
Side airbag of front left seat may not deploy correctly in collision & may have some passenger collision protection missing
Launched 27 May 2016DVSA recall R/2016/112Manufacturer ref. 69N7
Defect
On affected vehicles the near side front side air bag may have been incorrectly fitted in its module. As a result it may not deploy as intended during a collision increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the nearside front side airbag.
Vehicles affected
235 Transporter vehicles
Built
10 Dec 2015 to 4 Mar 2016
DVSA lists it as
“TRANSPORTER T6”
2012 1 recall
Risk of fire
Launched 28 April 2012DVSA recall R/2012/037Manufacturer ref. 97W8
Defect
The cooling fan may continue to run until the battery is drained. In the most unfavourable scenario this can even lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an additional wiring loom.
Vehicles affected
178 Transporter vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
DVSA lists it as
“T5”
2011 1 recall
Fuel may leak
Launched 15 December 2011DVSA recall R/2011/169Manufacturer ref. 23K2
Defect
On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.
Remedy
Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
Launched 9 August 2010DVSA recall R/2010/088Manufacturer ref. 55F7
Defect
It has been established that the mounting bolts on the bonnet catch may loosen. This may cause the lock to become loose and could result in the bonnet suddenly opening.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to have the bolts checked and tighten if required.
Vehicles affected
152 Transporter vehicles
Built
2 Nov 2009 to 10 Nov 2009
DVSA lists it as
“T5”
2008 1 recall
Fuel supply and return pipe can leak
Launched 7 July 2008DVSA recall R/2008/084
Defect
On a small number of 5 cylinder diesel engines the welding on a seal plug in the H piece between the fuel supply and return pipes has the potential to leak. In extreme unfavourable conditions this leaking fuel may lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to have the fuel pipe replaced with a quality assured component.
Vehicles affected
486 Transporter vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2008 to 30 Apr 2008
DVSA lists it as
“T5”
2007 2 recalls
Front right hand tyre may fail
Launched 17 September 2007DVSA recall R/2007/112Manufacturer ref. 44G3
Defect
It has been identified that during production the right-hand front tyre may have suffered damage to the inside face.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject tyre checked for damage and replaced as necessary.
Vehicles affected
526 Transporter vehicles
Built
12 May 2007 to 8 Jun 2007
DVSA lists it as
“T5”
2nd row seat backrest may not latch correctly
Launched 15 January 2007DVSA recall R/2006/205Manufacturer ref. 72C3
Defect
The back-rest of the 2nd seat row may not completely latch in. In an accident this could increase the risk of injury because the seat belts are attached to the back-rest.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the bowden cable of the double seat bench.
Vehicles affected
4,524 Transporter vehicles
Built
1 Dec 2003 to 31 May 2006
2005 2 recalls
Handbrake may fail
Launched 7 December 2005DVSA recall R/2005/163Manufacturer ref. 46ES
Defect
The handbrake may not fully engage and a sudden release of the handbrake potentially allowing the vehicle to 'run away' cannot be ruled out.
Remedy
Recall the likely to be affected vehicles and replace the handbrake lever and the push button.
Vehicles affected
8,345 Transporter vehicles
Built
1 May 2003 to 30 Jun 2004
Bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break
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.
Wax residue may not have been removed from the steering rack attachment points on the subframe which may result in a loosening of the steering rack.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles remove wax from the attachment area and re-tighten rack. At the same time the cooling fan control unit will be checked and if necessary replaced on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
5,916 Transporter vehicles
Built
1 Nov 2003 to 1 Dec 2003
1994 1 recall
Loosening of steering U/J clamping bolt
Launched 1 September 1994DVSA recall R/1994/032
Defect
The steering shaft top universal clamping bolt may loosen .This will allow free movement in the steering and if not rectified could lead to loss of steering control.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles and replace the steering shaft top universal clamping bolt and nut with new components.
It is possible for water to enter the injection mechanism resulting in a sudden loss of engine power.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the fuel distributors injectors and hoses.
Vehicles affected
80 Transporter vehicles
Built
1 Aug 1989 to 31 May 1992
Inadvertent release of handbrake
Launched 10 May 1993DVSA recall R/1993/010
Defect
The pawl spring fitted as original equipment to the parking brake may be insufficiently long and consequently fail to exert enough pressure to ensure that the pawl engages positively in the ratchet teeth. This could allow the parking brake to release
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles and replace the original pawl spring with a longer version.
The clamp bolt on one of three steering column universal couplings may not have been fully tightened on initial assembly. Should this bolt loosen it could allow excess free movement in the steering and if not rectified loss of steering control.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles check the torque of the subject bolt and where necessary re-tighten it to the manufacturers specifications. Where a clamp bolt is found to be below the specified torque the splines on the shaft will be examined for
Steering rack and lower wishbone fastenings and chafing of the light switch harness
Launched 27 June 1992DVSA recall R/1992/032
Defect
b) The light switch harness may chafe on the dash support with a consequent fire risk. Note that the scope of the defect will depend upon the particular chassis number of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles and b) Secure the light switch harness and protect it by fitting beading to the edge of the dash support.
Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Volkswagen Transporter. 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.
