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Volkswagen Amarok recalls

DVSA has published 8 safety recalls that name the Volkswagen Amarok since 2013, 4 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 14,545 UK vehicles of this model.

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  1. AMAROK · abs control unit

    18 Sep 2025 · R/2025/435

    On affected vehicles there is a possibility of a loss of braking assistance caused by a fault with the electromechanical brake servo.

    Fix: Update the software for the electromechanical brake servo control unit.

    609 vehicles · built 21 Jan 2025 to 12 Jun 2025

  2. AMAROK · front seat belt

    11 Nov 2024 · R/2024/451

    On affected vehicles there is a possibility the seat belt for the driver seat was incorrectly anchored.

    Fix: Check the seat belt fixing and reinstall correctly if needed.

    76 vehicles · built 16 Mar 2023 to 5 Apr 2024

  3. AMAROK · on certain vehicles there is a possibility that because of a production problem the propshaft securing bolts for the final drive on gearbox side were not tightened with the correct tightening torque.

    26 Oct 2023 · R/2023/334

    On certain vehicles there is a possibility that because of a production problem the propshaft securing bolts for the final drive on gearbox side were not tightened with the correct tightening torque.

    Fix: On the affected vehicles the propshaft bolted connection is retightened with the correct tightening torque. If bolts are found to be loose all 4 securing bolts must be replaced.

    2 vehicles · built 22 Mar 2023 to 28 Apr 2023

  4. AMAROK · the lift cable of the spare wheel winch could snap under certain conditions

    11 Dec 2020 · R/2020/360

    On affected vehicles the lift cable of the spare wheel winch could snap under certain conditions.

    Fix: Retrofit an anti-theft device.

    6,501 vehicles · built 31 Aug 2016 to 22 Nov 2018

  5. AMAROK · power steering return hose can become damaged and cause hydraulic fluid to leak and/or the power steering to fail

    18 Dec 2017 · R/2017/333

    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.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a serrated ring. Fit or remove a spacer as appropriate.

    2,036 vehicles · built 31 Aug 2016 to 1 Sep 2017

  6. AMAROK, CADDY · airbag may not deploy

    12 Aug 2015 · R/2015/164

    The drivers air bag propellant cannister may not have been fitted correctly. This may affect the deployment of the airbag.

    Fix: Replace driver's air bag unit.

    7 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2013 to 15 Jun 2013

  7. AMAROK · front wheels may lock

    5 Aug 2015 · R/2015/117

    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.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace all front caliper retaining bolts.

    1,032 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2014 to 1 Apr 2015

  8. AMAROK · risk of fuel leak

    12 Dec 2013 · R/2013/135

    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.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and install protection devices.

    4,282 vehicles

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.