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Volkswagen T-ROC recalls

DVSA has published 7 safety recalls that name the Volkswagen T-ROC since 2018, 3 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 26,113 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Volkswagen T-ROC recalls, newest first

  1. ARTEON, GOLF 8, T-ROC, TIGUAN · engine compartment covers could come loose from their attachment

    22 Mar 2022 · R/2022/074

    On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.

    Fix: On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.

    7,579 vehicles · built 5 Sep 2020 to 17 Feb 2022

  2. T-ROC · the retractor of the three point automatic seat belt on the front right seat may be faulty.

    29 Mar 2021 · R/2021/115

    The retractor of the three-point automatic seat belt on the front right seat may be faulty.

    Fix: The three-point automatic seat belt of the front right seat is to be replaced.

    34 vehicles · built 24 Feb 2021 to 25 Feb 2021

  3. T-ROC · the electric parking brake can be unintentionally released when disengaging the clutch pedal

    15 Apr 2020 · R/2020/112

    The electric parking brake can be unintentionally released when disengaging the clutch pedal.

    Fix: On the affected vehicles the brake control unit has to be recoded

    1,390 vehicles · built 21 Nov 2017 to 23 Jun 2018

  4. T-ROC · the bonded joint between the upper and lower section of the rear spoiler may be faulty

    9 Jan 2019 · R/2019/005

    The bonding of the upper and lower sections of the rear spoiler may be faulty.

    Fix: Inspect and repair or replace the spoiler if required.

    6,830 vehicles · built 29 Jan 2018 to 12 Jun 2018

  5. ATREON, GOLF, PASSAT, T-ROC · rear seat bench welded connection may not be correctly performed

    12 Dec 2018 · R/2018/352

    The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.

    Fix: Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.

    4,027 vehicles · built 1 May 2018 to 31 Aug 2018

  6. T-ROC · electric parking brake can be unintentionally released whwn disengaging the clutch pedal

    1 Nov 2018 · R/2018/301

    The electro-mechanical park brake may be released inappropriately.

    Fix: The software for the brake control will be updated.

    3,327 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2017 to 30 Jun 2018

  7. T-ROC · key information about passeger protection systems is not included in owner's manual

    7 Mar 2018 · R/2018/066

    Owner's Manuals with incomplete information about the restraint system were delivered. Warnings instructions and information for 'Proactive Passenger Protection System' 'Airbag System' and 'Transporting Children Safely' are missing from the Owner's Manual. Without correct instruction it is possible for someone to unknowingly put another in danger.

    Fix: Notify the vehicle owners so a supplement can be be added to the Owner�s Manual.

    2,926 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2017 to 31 Jan 2018

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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.