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Volkswagen Up safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Volkswagen Up since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Volkswagen Up. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
8 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 8 launched 2013 to 2025
  • Most recent 22 August 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/357
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 6 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2016 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Volkswagen Up?

Not every Volkswagen Up 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.

Volkswagen Up recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2013 to 2026

2016 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Volkswagen Up safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’13 1
’14 0
’15 1
’16 2
’17 2
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 1
’24 0
’25 1
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Volkswagen Up recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

Takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement

Launched 22 August 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/357 Manufacturer 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.
Vehicles affected
10 Up vehicles
Built
16 Jul 2012 to 30 Apr 2016

2023 1 recall

2017 2 recalls

Towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may detach during use

Launched 21 December 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/347 Manufacturer ref. 50D9

Defect
The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be to specification. As a result the weld on the eye may fail during use causing loss of propulsion and the towrope with the attached eye can potentially cause property damage and personal injury.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.
Vehicles affected
110,001 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Oct 2015 to 31 Jul 2017
Also covers

Airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident

Launched 22 March 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/079 Manufacturer 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.
Vehicles affected
3,879 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016

2016 2 recalls

Panoramic sunroof may detach

Launched 9 September 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/221 Manufacturer ref. 60C4

Defect
The front panel of the panorama sunroof may not have been bonded correctly. This can lead to rattling noises during a journey. If the loosening front panel is not detected this poses a danger for the following traffic.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front panel of the panorama roof.
Vehicles affected
5 Up vehicles
Built
1 Feb 2016 to 5 Apr 2016

Child lock may disengage

Launched 23 June 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/145 Manufacturer ref. 58C9

Defect
The door child locks may disengage without driver knowledge. Though the door remains close it is possible for the door to then be opened from the inside.
Remedy
On affected vehicles inspect lock mechanism and replace where necessary.
Vehicles affected
13,620 across everything the recall covers
Built
25 Nov 2015 to 14 Apr 2016

2015 1 recall

Unintentional airbag deployment

Launched 15 February 2015 DVSA recall R/2014/176 Manufacturer ref. 69K6

Defect
In rare cases an air bag acceleration sensor may give an incorrect signal which can lead to an unintentional airbag deployment
Remedy
Recall vehicle check if vehicle is affected and replace the control unit as required.
Vehicles affected
526 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Feb 2014 to 1 Aug 2014
Also covers

2013 1 recall

Side airbag diagnostic function disabled

Launched 3 May 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/057 Manufacturer ref. 69J5

Defect
Some vehicles may be fitted with airbag control units with incorrect parameters programmed. On these vehicles the diagnostic function for the side crash sensors is deactivated resulting in potential faults not being recognised and the airbag warning not illuminating.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re programme the airbag control unit.
Vehicles affected
6,395 Up vehicles
Built
14 Jan 2013 to 19 Mar 2013

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 8 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Volkswagen Up. 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.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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