Volkswagen Caddy recalls

16 official safety recalls for the Volkswagen Caddy 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. Rear brake line may leak

    Reported December 12, 2024Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2024/49635 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly tightened rear right brake line may leak brake fluid and reduce braking performance. The brake line will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Brake line botled connection
    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.

  2. Rear brake line connection may leak

    Reported September 4, 2024Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2024/343117 vehicles affected

    A fault when tightening the rear left brake line may cause a leak and gradual brake fluid loss, which can reduce braking performance. The connection to the brake hose will be checked and modified.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Brake line bolted connection
    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.

  3. Rear brake line connection may leak

    Reported July 15, 2024Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2024/28993 vehicles affected

    A fault in tightening the rear left brake line may cause a leak at the hose connection and gradual brake fluid loss. The connection will be checked and secured; leaking parts will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Brake line botled connection
    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.

  4. Seat belt webbing may be damaged

    Reported April 25, 2023Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2023/1772 vehicles affected

    Seat belt webbing may have been damaged during production. The affected seat belts will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Seat belt webbing was damaged during production
    Defect
    Seat belt webbing was damaged during production
    Remedy
    Affected seat belts to be replaced

  5. Tyre bead may crack or become dented

    Reported April 18, 2023Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2023/129194 vehicles affected

    The inside of the tyre bead may have cracks or dents. The affected tyres will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.
    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.�

  6. Front axle transverse links may be incorrectly welded

    Reported November 4, 2022Model years 2021–2022DVSA recall R/2022/320335 vehicles affected

    One or both front axle transverse links may have incorrect welds. Both links will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.
    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.

  7. Front head restraint may be insecure

    Reported May 11, 2018Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2018/13461 vehicles affected

    A burr on the head restraint guide locking bar may affect security. The left head restraint guide on both front seats will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HEAD RESTRAINT MAY BE INSECURE
    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.

  8. Corroded CNG tank may burst when filled

    Reported September 1, 2016Model years 2005–2011DVSA recall R/2016/20632 vehicles affected

    Damage to the tank's paint coating may lead to corrosion. A weakened tank could burst during filling and cause serious or fatal injuries. The paint system will be checked and tanks replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CNG TANK MAY BURST
    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.

  9. Engine may start when remote locking is used

    Reported January 27, 2016Model years 2012–2013DVSA recall R/2015/2526,297 vehicles affected

    An earth connection may not meet specification and could cause electrical events. In the worst case, using the central locking remote control may start the engine. The connection will be checked and tightened to specification if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY START UP WITHOUT WARNING
    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.

  10. Driver airbag may not deploy correctly

    Reported August 12, 2015Model years 2013DVSA recall R/2015/1647 vehicles affected

    The driver airbag propellant canister may be incorrectly fitted, affecting airbag deployment. The driver airbag unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
    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.

  11. Tailgate support pin may loosen or tear off

    Reported April 17, 2014Model years 2003–2013DVSA recall R/2014/0299,139 vehicles affected

    A tailgate gas strut mounting pin may loosen or tear off, allowing the tailgate to drop and potentially injure someone. The pin will be replaced with one fitted with a washer; support brackets and rivets will also be fitted if the welded nut loosens during repair.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    TAILGATE CAN DROP DOWN AND CAUSE INJURY
    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.

  12. Clutch may open unexpectedly and cut drive

    Reported December 14, 2009Model years 2008–2009DVSA recall R/2009/11024,598 vehicles affected

    The clutch temperature may be interpreted incorrectly, causing the clutch to open unexpectedly and drive to be lost. The gearbox control unit will be updated or reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE
    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.

  13. Tandem fuel pump cover bolts may break

    Reported February 24, 2005Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2004/2108,204 vehicles affected

    Faulty bolts may break, leaving the pump housing loose and allowing diesel fuel to leak. A dealer will check the pump and replace the cover bolts if it is in the affected range.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK
    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.

  14. Brake servo vacuum pipe may crack and leak

    Reported February 11, 2005DVSA recall R/2004/20113,548 vehicles affected

    The vacuum pipe to the brake servo may crack and leak, reducing servo assistance and increasing the force needed on the brake pedal. This does not cause total brake failure. The pipes will be checked and replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    TENSION CRACKS MAY OCCUR ON THE VACUUM PIPE TO THE SERVO
    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.

  15. Brake servo vacuum pipe may crack and leak

    Reported July 28, 2003Model years 2002–2003DVSA recall R/2003/111603 vehicles affected

    A cracked, leaking brake servo vacuum pipe can reduce brake assistance, requiring more force on the brake pedal. The pipe will be inspected and replaced with an improved version where necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKE SERVO VACUUM PIPE MAY CRACK AND LEAK
    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.

  16. Airbag wiring may chafe and cause malfunction

    Reported March 17, 1998DVSA recall R/1997/091909 vehicles affected

    Airbag control unit wiring may chafe against the brake or clutch lever and cause the airbag unit to malfunction. The wiring will be rerouted and secured; damaged wiring will be repaired or replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    MALFUNCTION OF AIR BAG
    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.

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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