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Checking VOLKSWAGEN Recall Notices When Buying a Used VOLKSWAGEN Car

Purchasing a used VOLKSWAGEN car can be a savvy financial decision, but it also comes with its own set of challenges and risks. One critical aspect that can often be overlooked is checking for any outstanding recall notices on the vehicle. Recalls are issued by VOLKSWAGEN to address safety issues that could potentially lead to accidents, injuries, or even fatalities. Hence, ignoring them could be perilous. In this article, we discuss why it's important to check for recall notices and how you can go about doing it.

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Why Check for Recalls?

Manufacturers issue recalls when they discover defects or issues that may compromise the safety of a vehicle. These defects can range from faulty airbags and brakes to electrical system malfunctions. When you purchase a used VOLKSWAGEN car, it may have one or more such unresolved issues that the previous owner didn't address. Ensuring that any recall work has been completed not only safeguards you and your passengers but also adds to the longevity and reliability of the vehicle.

Steps to Check for Recall Notices

Checking for recall notices might seem like a daunting task, but it is fairly straightforward. Here are some simple steps you can follow:

Obtain the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): The VIN is a unique 17-character serial number that can usually be found on the driver’s side dashboard or inside the driver’s side door. It can also be found in the vehicle's registration and insurance documents.
Enter the VIN: Enter your VIN number here to carry out a free recall check. The results will provide details on the specific issues and whether they have been resolved.
Search by Make & Manufacturer: Select the Vehicle Type, Manufacturer, and model to carry out a vehicle recall check here.
Contact the Manufacturer or Local Dealer: If you find any outstanding recalls, contact the vehicle manufacturer or your local dealer to get them resolved. Most recall work is done free of charge.

Additional Tips

Ask for Maintenance Records: Request maintenance and repair records from the seller, which may indicate if recall work has already been done.
Use Our Services: There are several services available online that compile vehicle history reports, including recall information. Though there will be a small fee if you want the complete history, it can be well worth the peace of mind.
Stay Updated: Sign up for email alerts from the manufacturer to receive notifications of any future recalls.

Conclusion

Ensuring that a used car is free from any unresolved recall notices is a key step in the car-buying process. It's a simple yet essential practice that can help you avoid potential safety hazards and costly repairs down the road. By taking the time to check, you'll contribute to a safer driving experience for yourself and others on the road.

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We have VOLKSWAGEN recalls for the models below.

Amarok

Arteon

Arteon eHybrid

Arteon Golf Passat Tiguan

Atlas

Beetle

Beetle Cabrio

BORA

Caddy

CLASSICO

Crafter

Crafter Grand California

Cross

e-Golf 7

e-up!

EOS

FOX

Fox-Derivate

Gol

GOLF

Golf Variant

Golf 7

Golf 8

Golf A7

Golf A7 TDI

Golf A7 Variant

Golf Sportsvan

Golf Variant

ID. BUZZ

ID.3

ID.4

ID.5

ID.7

ID3

ID4

Jetta

Jetta A7

NEW BEETLE

Passat

PASSAT CC

Passat GTE

Passat NMS

Passat Variant

Phaeton

POLO

Roc

Saveiro

Scirocco

SHARAN

SURAN

T-Roc

T7 Multivan

Tiguan

Tiguan Allspace

Tiguan Touran

Touareg

Touareg Hybrid

Touran

Touran EcoFuel

Transporter (T6)

UP!

Various

Various models

Volkswagen CC

Volkswagen Transporter T5

Voyage

WAGON

23/07/2021 - VW
ID3, ID4

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The roof module is missing a retainer tab.As a result, it may become detached in the event of a crash.

Model Numbers:

e1*2007/46*2033, e1*2018/858*00004; Types: E1, E2

Production Dates:

The affected vehicles were manufactured between 1 May 2020 and 22 January 2021

Recall Code:

96H7

For more information and see the full recall View

09/07/2021 - VW
Tiguan

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Incorrect Bowden cables were installed on the remote unlocking of the 2/3 seat back of the asymmetrically divisible rear seat. As a result, the locking of the rear seat back or its restraining effect in the event of an accident could be impaired, increasing the risk of injury.

Model Numbers:

e1*2001/116*0450*55, *56, Type: 5N

Production Dates:

The affected vehicles were manufactured between 13 January and 11 March 2021.

Recall Code:

72M4

For more information and see the full recall View

09/07/2021 - VW
T6

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Due to inadequate insulation, water may penetrate into the doors through the retractable side windows. Consequently, the water may enter into the Bowden cables inside the doors and hinder the movement of the cable’s inner wire at temperatures below freezing.As a result, the driver’s or front-passenger’s door may open by itself when the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of an accident.

Model Numbers:

e1*2001/116*0220*,e1*2007/46*0130*, e1*2001/116*0289*; Types : 7HC, 7J0, 7HMA

Production Dates:

The affected vehicles were manufactured between 1 July 2019 and 5 May 2021.

Recall Code:

57i1

For more information and see the full recall View

09/07/2021 - VW
Touareg

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The nuts on the eccentric bolt of the rear-axle spring-link control arm may break due to stress corrosion. As a result, the rear axle could move in the wrong direction, in an uncontrollable manner at high speeds.

Model Numbers:

e1*2007/46*1827*, Type: CR

Production Dates:

The affected vehicles were manufactured between 16 September and 23 November 2020.

Recall Code:

42K9

For more information and see the full recall View

18/06/2021 - VW
T6

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The rear-right head airbag was manufactured from defective material. As a result, it may provide no protection in a side-on collision, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Model Numbers:

e1*2001/116*0289; Type: 7HMA

Production Dates:

The affected vehicles were manufactured on 19 January 2021.

Recall Code:

69CB

For more information and see the full recall View

11/06/2021 - VW
Passat GTE, Arteon eHybrid

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The connections of the 12V positive battery cable and of the battery monitoring system cable to the main fuse box may have been swapped round.As a result, the 12V positive battery cable will not be properly fused In the event of a short circuit, e.g. following an accident, and its temperature would exceed the permitted value, leading to increased risk of fire.

Model Numbers:

Type: 3C, 3H, e1*2001/116*0307*62 -*68, e1*2007/46*1725*13 - *17

Production Dates:

The affected vehicles were manufactured between 10 March 2020 and 29 March 2021.

Recall Code:

97FF

For more information and see the full recall View

11/06/2021 - VW
Passat GTE, Arteon eHybrid

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Model Numbers:

Type: 3C, 3H, e1*2001/116*0307*62 -*68, e1*2007/46*1725*13 - *17

Production Dates:

The affected vehicles were manufactured between 10 March 2020 and 29 March 2021.

Recall Code:

97FF

For more information and see the full recall View

04/06/2021 - VW
Tiguan

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The towbar swivel mechanism may have a defective locking pin.As a result, the pin could break while driving, increasing the risk of an accident.

Model Numbers:

Type: 5N, e1*2001/116*0450*00, *25 - *41, e1*2007/46*0487*00, *15 - *17

Production Dates:

The affected vehicles were manufactured between 23 February 2016 and 14 March 2019.

Recall Code:

66M6

For more information and see the full recall View

04/06/2021 - VW
T-Roc

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The retractor of the front right seatbelt may be defective.As a result, the seat belt may fail to lock when the car brakes strongly or if it tips to the side, leading to increased the risk of injury.

Model Numbers:

e13*2007/46*1845*, Type: A1

Production Dates:

The affected vehicles were manufactured between 24 February and 10 March 2021.

Recall Code:

69BX

For more information and see the full recall View

04/06/2021 - VW
T-Roc

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The retractor of the front right seatbelt may be defective.As a result, the seat belt may fail to lock when the car brakes strongly or if it tips to the side, leading to increased the risk of injury.

Model Numbers:

e13*2007/46*1845*, Type: A1

Production Dates:

The affected vehicles were manufactured between 24 February and 10 March 2021.

Recall Code:

69BX

For more information and see the full recall View

16/04/2021 - VW
Golf 8

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Faulty crash sensors for the airbag restraint systems may have been installed in the doors. This could impair the protective effect of the side airbags, head airbags and/or belt tensioners, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.

Model Numbers:

Type: CD, e1*2007/46*2014*

Production Dates:

The affected vehicles were manufactured between 1 September and 2 October 2020.

Recall Code:

69BU

For more information and see the full recall View

09/04/2021 - Volkswagen
Passat, Polo

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling. In the event of an airbag being deployed, the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants.

Model Numbers:

e1*2001/116*0307*##, e1*2001/116*0510*##, Types: 3C, 6R

Production Dates:

The affected vehicles were manufactured in 2007.

Recall Code:

69BE

For more information and see the full recall View