Volkswagen Amarok recalls

4 official safety recalls for the Volkswagen Amarok from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Spare wheel winch cable may snap

    Reported December 11, 2020Model years 2016–2018DVSA recall R/2020/3606,501 vehicles affected

    The spare wheel winch lift cable could snap under certain conditions. An anti-theft device will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE LIFT CABLE OF THE SPARE WHEEL WINCH COULD SNAP UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the lift cable of the spare wheel winch could snap under certain conditions.
    Remedy
    Retrofit an anti-theft device.

  2. Power steering hose may be damaged and leak

    Reported December 18, 2017Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2017/3332,036 vehicles affected

    A clip or contact with the wheel housing may damage the power steering return hose, causing fluid to leak or power steering assistance to fail. Leaking fluid could reach hot parts or a brake disc, creating a fire or accident risk. A serrated ring and, as needed, a spacer will be fitted or removed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE CAN BECOME DAMAGED AND CAUSE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK AND/OR THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL
    Defect
    A hose clip can damage the power steering return hose for the steering rack. The power steering hose can also contact the wheel housing. If the hose is damaged hydraulic fluid can discharge and the power steering assistance could fail. In unfavourable cases the hydraulic fluid can get in contact with hot vehicle component or on the brake disc. This could create a danger of accident or fire.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a serrated ring. Fit or remove a spacer as appropriate.

  3. Front caliper bolts may loosen and lock a wheel

    Reported August 5, 2015Model years 2014–2015DVSA recall R/2015/1171,032 vehicles affected

    Front brake caliper retaining bolts may be under-tightened, allowing a caliper to loosen, wedge against the wheel rim and lock the wheel; it may also detach. All front caliper retaining bolts will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT WHEELS MAY LOCK
    Defect
    The retaining bolts for the front calipers may not have been tightened to the specified torque. The caliper may loosen wedge against the wheel rim and lock the wheel. Detachment of the caliper may happen.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace all front caliper retaining bolts.

  4. Engine compartment fuel pipes may leak

    Reported December 12, 2013DVSA recall R/2013/135EU Safety Gate A12/1849/134,282 vehicles affected

    Fuel pipes in the engine compartment may leak onto the road or create a fire risk. Protection devices will be installed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    RISK OF FUEL LEAK
    Defect
    It is possible that fuel leaks could develop on the fuel pipes in the engine compartment. This could then leak onto the road surface or cause a risk of fire.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles and install protection devices.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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