Volkswagen Scirocco recalls

9 official safety recalls for the Volkswagen Scirocco 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. Starter motor may overheat

    Reported March 7, 2018Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2018/062149,625 vehicles affected

    A bent or broken solenoid return spring may keep the starter motor running. If unnoticed, it may overheat, scorch locally and cause a vehicle fire. The solenoid switch will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT
    Defect
    On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.

  2. ABS and ESC may fail

    Reported June 20, 2017Model years 2008–2010DVSA recall R/2017/189320,960 vehicles affected

    An interrupted earth connection may cause the ABS and ESC systems to fail. Software will be installed and, where necessary, the control unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ABS/ESC SYSTEM MAY FAIL
    Defect
    On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.

  3. Airbags or seat belt pretensioners may not trigger

    Reported March 22, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/07931,032 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing error may prevent an airbag or seat belt pretensioner from triggering in a collision. The airbag assembly and seat belt pretensioner will be replaced where necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
    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.

  4. High-pressure fuel pipes may leak

    Reported December 15, 2011Model years 2009–2011DVSA recall R/2011/169202,314 vehicles affected

    Faulty material may cause leaks from the high-pressure fuel pipes over the vehicle's service life. Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted to the pipes.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    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.

  5. 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.

  6. Fuel tank may crack and leak

    Reported November 18, 1991Model years 1987–1988NHTSA campaign 91V20100051,000 vehicles affected

    A crack may develop near a rear fuel tank seam weld, allowing fuel to leak and potentially catch fire if it contacts an ignition source. The tank will be checked with a specially designed tool and replaced if a crack is found.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.
    Consequence
    FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULDCATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
    Remedy
    CHECK VEHICLE WITH A SPECIALLY DESIGNED TOOL FOR THE PRESENCE OF A FUEL TANK CRACK, AND REPLACE FUEL TANK IF DEFECT IS FOUND.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  7. Fuel pump may seize and interrupt fuel supply

    Reported April 14, 1987Model years 1985–1987NHTSA campaign 87V053000278,520 vehicles affected

    At high ambient temperatures, a fine-mesh fuel filter may restrict fuel flow and cause the in-tank fuel pump to seize. The interrupted fuel supply could stall the engine. Install a modified fuel pump and filter.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Defect
    FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.
    Consequence
    FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
    Remedy
    INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL FUEL PUMP SYSTEM.

  8. Fuel pump may fail in high temperatures

    Reported July 18, 1985Model years 1985NHTSA campaign 85V09000020,560 vehicles affected

    In high temperatures, the fuel pump may fail and interrupt fuel supply, causing the engine to stall and creating a traffic hazard. A modified fuel pump, hose and clamps will be installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Defect
    THE FUEL PUMP LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK COULD FAIL DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. THIS FAILURE IS CAUSED BY BEARING TOLERANCES WHICH DO NOT ACCOMMODATE TEMPERATURE EXPANSIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILS, IT WILL INTERRUPT THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND COULD CAUSE A TRAFFIC HAZARD ON THE HIGHWAY.
    Remedy
    A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP, HOSE AND CLAMPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP, INSIDE GAS TANK.

  9. Fuel tank hose may disconnect

    Reported November 27, 1984Model years 1985NHTSA campaign 84V1520004,000 vehicles affected

    The hose connected to the pump inside the fuel tank may disconnect, interrupting fuel supply and causing the engine to stall. The dealer will install a modified fuel hose free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
    Defect
    THE HOSE CONNECTED TO THE PUMP LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN USE. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE WILL BE INTERRUPTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.
    Remedy
    THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL HOSE FREE OF CHARGE.
    Notes
    *** THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO 85V090000.***VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC WOULD CREATE A SAFETYHAZARD AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

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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