Volkswagen Transporter recalls

On affected vehicles the speed limit of 70 mph is not implemented as described in the technical data and stated in the vehicle registration document.

Fix: Adjust the software in various control units.

• TRANSPORTER: 30 vehicles · built 9 Sep 2025 to 28 Oct 2025
• TRANSPORTER: 1 vehicle · built 30 Sep 2025 to 30 Sep 2025

Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Our information shows your vehicle was originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Issue: The front airbag in your VW vehicle contains an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. Risk: If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.

Fix: The front airbag must be replaced. Immediate Action Required: Stop driving your vehicle immediately. Contact the Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM to arrange your recall service.

• TRANSPORTER: 11 vehicles · built 8 Nov 2007 to 18 Jun 2014
• TRANSPORTER: 12 vehicles · built 20 Nov 2007 to 4 Mar 2013

The function of the driver airbag inflators can degrade due to air and moisture ingress.

Fix: Replace airbag

• TRANSPORTER: 65 vehicles · built 31 May 2007 to 18 Jun 2018
• TRANSPORTER: 5 vehicles · built 9 Mar 2008 to 10 Apr 2015
• TRANSPORTER: 54 vehicles · built 31 May 2007 to 18 Jun 2014

Possibility of humidity ingress in the Bowden cables of the doors due to missing seals.

Fix: Remove cables and humidity and seal off. Poznan produced cables to be replaced.

8,208 vehicles · built 4 Nov 2019 to 27 Feb 2020

Increased humidity may have got into the propellant of the gas generator for the drivers air bag.

Fix: The gas generator of the front airbag on the driver side is replaced.

786 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2002 to 31 Dec 2002

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

The back-rest of the 2nd seat row may not completely latch in. In an accident this could increase the risk of injury because the seat belts are attached to the back-rest.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the bowden cable of the double seat bench.

4,524 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2003 to 31 May 2006

The handbrake may not fully engage and a sudden release of the handbrake potentially allowing the vehicle to 'run away' cannot be ruled out.

Fix: Recall the likely to be affected vehicles and replace the handbrake lever and the push button.

8,345 vehicles · built 1 May 2003 to 30 Jun 2004

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.

Fix: 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.

4,102 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004

Wax residue may not have been removed from the steering rack attachment points on the subframe which may result in a loosening of the steering rack.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles remove wax from the attachment area and re-tighten rack. At the same time the cooling fan control unit will be checked and if necessary replaced on affected vehicles.

5,916 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2003 to 1 Dec 2003

The steering shaft top universal clamping bolt may loosen .This will allow free movement in the steering and if not rectified could lead to loss of steering control.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the steering shaft top universal clamping bolt and nut with new components.

4,813 vehicles · built 1 Aug 1991 to 30 Jul 1993

It is possible for water to enter the injection mechanism resulting in a sudden loss of engine power.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the fuel distributors injectors and hoses.

80 vehicles · built 1 Aug 1989 to 31 May 1992

The pawl spring fitted as original equipment to the parking brake may be insufficiently long and consequently fail to exert enough pressure to ensure that the pawl engages positively in the ratchet teeth. This could allow the parking brake to release

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the original pawl spring with a longer version.

3,918 vehicles · built 1 Oct 1990 to 31 May 1992

The clamp bolt on one of three steering column universal couplings may not have been fully tightened on initial assembly. Should this bolt loosen it could allow excess free movement in the steering and if not rectified loss of steering control.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles check the torque of the subject bolt and where necessary re-tighten it to the manufacturers specifications. Where a clamp bolt is found to be below the specified torque the splines on the shaft will be examined for

74 vehicles · built 1 Oct 1990 to 31 Oct 1992

b) The light switch harness may chafe on the dash support with a consequent fire risk. Note that the scope of the defect will depend upon the particular chassis number of the vehicle. a) The bolts/nuts securing respectively the steering rack and lower wishbone front unions may slacken. Loosening of either fastening could affect control of the vehicle. Note that the scope of the defect will depend upon the particular chassis number of the

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and b) Secure the light switch harness and protect it by fitting beading to the edge of the dash support. Recall the affected vehicles and a) Check the torque of the steering rack bolts and lower wishbone front union nuts tightening where necessary as per the instructions in the Volkswagen dealer bulletin.

• TRANSPORTER: 3,066 vehicles · built 1 Oct 1990 to 28 Feb 1992
• TRANSPORTER: 3,066 vehicles · built 1 Oct 1990 to 28 Feb 1992