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Volkswagen Scirocco recalls

DVSA has published 5 safety recalls that name the Volkswagen Scirocco since 2009, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 121,929 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Volkswagen Scirocco recalls, newest first

  1. BEETLE, EOS, GOLF, JETTA, PASSAT, SCIROCCO, SHARAN, TIGUAN, TOURAN · starter motor may malfunction and overheat

    7 Mar 2018 · R/2018/062

    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.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.

    16,625 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2011 to 30 Nov 2011

  2. EOS, GOLF, JETTA, SCIROCCO, TOURAN · abs/esc system may fail

    20 Jun 2017 · R/2017/189

    On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system

    Fix: On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.

    64,192 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2008 to 31 May 2010

  3. CRAFTER, GOLF, PASSAT, SCIROCCO, TIGUAN, TOURAN, TRANSPORTER, UP! · airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident

    22 Mar 2017 · R/2017/079

    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

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.

    3,879 vehicles · built 1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016

  4. EOS, GOLF, PASSAT, SCIROCCO, T5, TIGUAN · fuel may leak

    15 Dec 2011 · R/2011/169

    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.

    Fix: Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.

    33,719 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2009 to 15 Dec 2011

  5. CADDY, EOS, GOLF, JETTA, PASSAT, SCIROCCO, TOURAN · clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive

    14 Dec 2009 · R/2009/110

    In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.

    3,514 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2008 to 31 Aug 2009

Other Volkswagen models

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.