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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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We have VOLKSWAGEN recalls for the models below.

Amarok
Arteon
Arteon eHybrid
Arteon Golf Passat Tiguan
Atlas
Beetle
Beetle Cabrio
BORA
Caddy
CC
CLASSICO
Crafter
Crafter Grand California
Cross
e
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
T-Roc
T5
T6
T7
T7 Multivan
Tiguan
Tiguan Allspace
Tiguan Touran
Touareg
Touareg Hybrid
Touran
Touran EcoFuel
Transporter (T6)
UP
UP!
Various
Various models
Volkswagen CC
Volkswagen Transporter T5
Voyage
WAGON
21/02/2020 - VW
Amarok, Caddy, Crafter, T5, T6, Polo
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Check This Car for the following recall:
Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to the general public. There is a possibility that certain safety systems of these cars are not correctly modified for street use.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*0356, e1*2001/116*0252, e1*2007/46*0217, e1*2007/46*1614, e1*2007/46*1613, e1*2007/46*1619, e1*2001/116*0220, e1*2001/116*0289, e1*2007/46*0130, e1*2007/46*1783, Types: 2H, 2K, 2KN, SYN2E, SYN1E, SZN1E, 7HC, 7HMA, 7J0, AW
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured between 29 April 2008 and 7 March 2016.
Recall Code:
01E3
For more information and see the full recall View
21/02/2020 - VW
Amarok, Caddy, Crafter, T5, T6, Polo
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to the general public. There is a possibility that certain safety systems of these cars are not correctly modified for street use.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*0356, e1*2001/116*0252, e1*2007/46*0217, e1*2007/46*1614, e1*2007/46*1613, e1*2007/46*1619, e1*2001/116*0220, e1*2001/116*0289, e1*2007/46*0130, e1*2007/46*1783, Types: 2H, 2K, 2KN, SYN2E, SYN1E, SZN1E, 7HC, 7HMA, 7J0, AW
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured between 29 April 2008 and 7 March 2016.
Recall Code:
01E3
For more information and see the full recall View
21/02/2020 - VW
Amarok, Caddy, Crafter, T5, T6, Polo
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Check This Car for the following recall:
Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to the general public. There is a possibility that certain safety systems of these cars are not correctly modified for street use.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*0356, e1*2001/116*0252, e1*2007/46*0217, e1*2007/46*1614, e1*2007/46*1613, e1*2007/46*1619, e1*2001/116*0220, e1*2001/116*0289, e1*2007/46*0130, e1*2007/46*1783, Types: 2H, 2K, 2KN, SYN2E, SYN1E, SZN1E, 7HC, 7HMA, 7J0, AW
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured between 29 April 2008 and 7 March 2016.
Recall Code:
01E3
For more information and see the full recall View
07/02/2020 - VW
Tiguan, Touran
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The fuel tank wall is not sufficiently thick. Consequently, in the event of an accident it could break and leak fuel increasing the risk of fire or explosion.
Model Numbers:
Type approval number: e1*2001/116*0450*; e1*2001/116*0211*, Type: 5N, 1T
Production Dates:
10/10/2019 to 11/10/2019
Recall Code:
20BV
For more information and see the full recall View
07/02/2020 - VW
Tiguan, Touran
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The fuel tank wall is not sufficiently thick. Consequently, in the event of an accident it could break and leak fuel increasing the risk of fire or explosion.
Model Numbers:
Type approval number: e1*2001/116*0450*; e1*2001/116*0211*, Type: 5N, 1T
Production Dates:
10/10/2019 to 11/10/2019
Recall Code:
20BV
For more information and see the full recall View
27/09/2019 - VW
Tiguan
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The locking nut on the park lock bolt in the gearbox may not have been tightened with the necessary torque. As a result, it could become detached, possibly damaging the gearbox or causing failure of the parking lock, increasing the risk of an accident.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval number: e1*2001/116*0450*##; type: 5N
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured between 2 and 5 April 2019.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
20/09/2019 - VW
Tiguan, Sharan, CC
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Check This Car for the following recall:
As a result of a production error, a capacitor in the airbag control unit may fail. In rare instances, the control unit may interpret the change in voltage when the capacitor fails as a signal similar to that in a crash and initiate the unwanted activation of the airbag(s) and/or the belt tensioner(s). Unexpected activation of the airbags may increase the risk of injury to the car occupants.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0450*, e1*2007/46*0401*, e1*2001/116*0468*; types: 5N, 7N, 3CC
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured between 6 January 2015 and 22 December 2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
20/09/2019 - VW
Tiguan, Sharan, CC
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Check This Car for the following recall:
As a result of a production error, a capacitor in the airbag control unit may fail. In rare instances, the control unit may interpret the change in voltage when the capacitor fails as a signal similar to that in a crash and initiate the unwanted activation of the airbag(s) and/or the belt tensioner(s). Unexpected activation of the airbags may increase the risk of injury to the car occupants.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0450*, e1*2007/46*0401*, e1*2001/116*0468*; types: 5N, 7N, 3CC
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured between 6 January 2015 and 22 December 2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
20/09/2019 - VW
Tiguan, Sharan, CC
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Check This Car for the following recall:
As a result of a production error, a capacitor in the airbag control unit may fail. In rare instances, the control unit may interpret the change in voltage when the capacitor fails as a signal similar to that in a crash and initiate the unwanted activation of the airbag(s) and/or the belt tensioner(s). Unexpected activation of the airbags may increase the risk of injury to the car occupants.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0450*, e1*2007/46*0401*, e1*2001/116*0468*; types: 5N, 7N, 3CC
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured between 6 January 2015 and 22 December 2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
30/08/2019 - VW
Tiguan
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Check This Car for the following recall:
Due to a manufacturing defect, the left-hand front seat (in the direction of travel) may develop cracks on the right-hand side of the seat frame/seat pan. Cracks may affect the strength of the seat's structure which could cause the seatback to collapse in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury for passengers.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval number: e1*2001/116*0450*; type: 5N
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured between 4 and 14 February 2019.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
16/08/2019 - VW
Beetle, Golf, Polo
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The belt pulley of the cam gear could break and the screws on the camshaft adjuster may loosen. As a result, engine oil can leak onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0510*##, e1*2007/46*0539*##, e1*2007/46*0623*##, e1*2007/46*0627*##; types: 6R, 16, 5G, BA/AN; sales name: Polo, Beetle, Golf, Golf Variant/Sportsvan
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured between December 2013 and March 2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
16/08/2019 - VW
Beetle, Golf, Polo
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The belt pulley of the cam gear could break and the screws on the camshaft adjuster may loosen. As a result, engine oil can leak onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0510*##, e1*2007/46*0539*##, e1*2007/46*0623*##, e1*2007/46*0627*##; types: 6R, 16, 5G, BA/AN; sales name: Polo, Beetle, Golf, Golf Variant/Sportsvan
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured between December 2013 and March 2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
IP: 18.216.181.145