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Vw Polo Recalls

There are currently 23 safety recalls out on the Vw Polo. To find out whether your car is affected, you'll need to find your car's VIN number.

How to find your VIN

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel.

You can read the number by looking through the windshield. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations:

  • Front of the engine block. This should be easy to spot by opening the bonnet, and looking at the front of the engine.
  • Front of the car frame, near the container that holds windshield washer fluid.
  • Rear wheel well. Try looking up, directly above the tyre.
  • Inside the driver-side doorjamb. Open the door, and look underneath where the side-view mirror would be located if the door was shut.
  • Driver-side doorpost. Open the door, and look near the spot where the door latches, not too far from the seatbelt return.
  • Underneath the spare tyre.
VIN Location Diagram

If you still can't locate the VIN, try consulting your vehicle manual. Or, call a dealership or the manufacturer and request guidance.

Step 2 - See if your car is affected
  • Announcement date:
    04/10/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/274
    VIN start:
    WVWZZZ9NZ7D038030
    VIN end:
    WVWZZZ9NZ8Y122297
    Car Build Date:
    07/11/2006 - 13/12/2007
    Concern:
    The Driver's Airbag May Not Correctly Deploy If Activated
    Defect:
    The driver's airbag may not correctly deploy if activated.
    Remedy:
    Replace the driver's air bag assembly.
  • Announcement date:
    20/04/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/115
    VIN start:
    WVWZZZAWZMU108971
    VIN end:
    WVWZZZAWZNU012825
    Car Build Date:
    17/08/2021 - 15/09/2021
    Concern:
    The Roof Spoiler May Not Have Been Bonded To The Rear Lid With The Specified Process Materials
    Defect:
    On all affected Polo vehicles there is a possibility that the roof spoiler may not have been bonded to the rear lid with the specified process materials.
    Remedy:
    On all affected vehicles the roof spoiler has to be replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    27/12/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/011
    VIN start:
    WVWZZZAWZMU111132
    VIN end:
    WVWZZZAWZMU116899
    Car Build Date:
    17/02/2021 - 01/09/2021
    Concern:
    The Sun Roof Frame May Not Have Been Bonded To The Body Roof
    Defect:
    The sunroof frame may not have been correctly bonded to the body roof.
    Remedy:
    Check and if necessary correctly bond the sunroof frame to the body roof.
  • Announcement date:
    19/10/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/400
    VIN start:
    WVWZZZAWZLU116006
    VIN end:
    WVWZZZAWZMU037058
    Car Build Date:
    19/08/2020 - 11/01/2021
    Concern:
    A Faultily Installed Net For The Design Breakage Point For The Discharge Of The Passenger Airbag Has Been Fitted
    Defect:
    A dash panel with a faulty installed net for the design breakage point for the discharge of the passenger airbag has been fitted.
    Remedy:
    On the affected vehicles the dash panel has to be replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    16/03/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/068
    VIN start:
    WVWZZZAWZLU033246
    VIN end:
    WVWZZZAWZLU068548
    Car Build Date:
    08/10/2019 - 06/02/2020
    Concern:
    Oil May Get Into The Brake Servo Through The Vacuum Lines Of The Tandem Pump.
    Defect:
    Oil may get into the brake servo through the vacuum lines of the tandem pump leading to a loss of braking assistance.
    Remedy:
    Replace the vacuum line from the tandem pump. Check other components for oil and replace if necessary.
  • Announcement date:
    09/08/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/261
    VIN start:
    WVWZZZ6RZFY055094
    VIN end:
    WVWZZZ6RZFY152474
    Car Build Date:
    17/12/2013 - 04/12/2014
    Concern:
    The Housing Bolts On The Camshelf Adjuster May Come Loose
    Defect:
    The housing bolts on the camshaft adjuster may come loose and break the pulley
    Remedy:
    On the affected vehicles the camshaft adjuster has to be replaced
  • Announcement date:
    09/08/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/261
    VIN start:
    WVWZZZ6RZFU005359
    VIN end:
    WVWZZZ6RZFU053288
    Car Build Date:
    17/12/2013 - 04/12/2014
    Concern:
    The Housing Bolts On The Camshelf Adjuster May Come Loose
    Defect:
    The housing bolts on the camshaft adjuster may come loose and break the pulley
    Remedy:
    On the affected vehicles the camshaft adjuster has to be replaced
  • Announcement date:
    04/02/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/037
    VIN start:
    WVWZZZAWZJU000132
    VIN end:
    WVWZZZAWZKU025066
    Car Build Date:
    12/10/2017 - 22/10/2018
    Concern:
    The Adjusted Handbrake Lever Travel For Parking The Vehicle Can Increase
    Defect:
    Hand brake lever travel increase due to adjuster nut movement.
    Remedy:
    Re-adjust assembly and fit locking device to nut.
  • Announcement date:
    26/11/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/142
    VIN start:
    WVWZZZAWZJU000126
    VIN end:
    WVWZZZAWZKU019793
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2017 - 12/10/2018
    Concern:
    The Left Rear Seat Belt Double Buckle May Unfasten Involuntarily
    Defect:
    Left rear seat belt may unfasten involuntarily.
    Remedy:
    On Affected vehicles a spacer will be fitted in the double buckle of the rear seat.
  • Announcement date:
    21/12/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/347
    VIN start:
    WVWZZZ6RZHU084389
    VIN end:
    WVWZZZ6RZHY330333
    Car Build Date:
    01/10/2015 - 31/07/2017
    Concern:
    Towing Eye In The Vehicle Tool Kit May Detach During Use
    Defect:
    The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be to specification. As a result the weld on the eye may fail during use causing loss of propulsion and the towrope with the attached eye can potentially cause property damage and personal injury.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.
  • Announcement date:
    23/06/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/145
    VIN start:
    WVWZZZ6RZGU038819
    VIN end:
    WVWZZZ6RZGU049077
    Car Build Date:
    25/11/2015 - 14/04/2016
    Concern:
    Child Lock May Disengage
    Defect:
    The door child locks may disengage without driver knowledge. Though the door remains close it is possible for the door to then be opened from the inside.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles inspect lock mechanism and replace where necessary.
  • Announcement date:
    04/08/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2015/130
    VIN start:
    WVWZZZ6RZFU083472
    VIN end:
    WVWZZZ6RZFU085071
    Car Build Date:
    21/04/2015 - 23/04/2015
    Concern:
    Backrest May Not Perform Correctly In A Collision
    Defect:
    The fitting for the backrest frame to the front seats (mounting of backrest to seat frame) may not have been correctly welded. This can cause noises on the front seats and in an accident the backrest/s can break. There is an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the production date of the backrest frames of the front seats. Where the date is within the affected range the backrest/s will be replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    15/02/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/176
    VIN start:
    WVWZZZ6RZFU005047
    VIN end:
    WVWZZZ6RZFU009996
    Car Build Date:
    01/02/2014 - 01/08/2014
    Concern:
    Unintentional Airbag Deployment
    Defect:
    In rare cases an air bag acceleration sensor may give an incorrect signal which can lead to an unintentional airbag deployment
    Remedy:
    Recall vehicle check if vehicle is affected and replace the control unit as required.
  • Announcement date:
    05/12/2014
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/144
    VIN start:
    WVWZZZ6RZBU006064
    VIN end:
    WVWZZZ6RZEU050924
    Car Build Date:
    01/04/2010 - 01/04/2014
    Concern:
    Fuel May Leak
    Defect:
    On affected vehicles the fuel filter may crack around inlet connection. This will allow fuel to leak which may cause a smell within the vehicle interior and possibly contaminate the road environment. This may affect the handling of the vehicle and of other traffic..
    Remedy:
    Check type of filter fitted. If not of improved type then replace with improved filter.
  • Announcement date:
    05/12/2014
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/144
    VIN start:
    WVWZZZ6RZAY253869
    VIN end:
    WVWZZZ6RZEY239561
    Car Build Date:
    01/04/2010 - 01/04/2014
    Concern:
    Fuel May Leak
    Defect:
    On affected vehicles the fuel filter may crack around inlet connection. This will allow fuel to leak which may cause a smell within the vehicle interior and possibly contaminate the road environment. This may affect the handling of the vehicle and of other traffic..
    Remedy:
    Check type of filter fitted. If not of improved type then replace with improved filter.
  • Announcement date:
    30/04/2007
    Recalls number:
    R/2007/050
    VIN start:
    WVWZZZ9NZ7Y000001
    VIN end:
    WVWZZZ9NZ7Y163395
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2006 - 28/02/2007
    Concern:
    Seat May Catch Fire
    Defect:
    It has been identified that due to an incorrectly sewn-in tension wire strap for the back-rest cover of the front seats there may be contact between the tension wire of the seat and the filaments of the seat heater. The resulting short circuit can lead to fire damage on the front seat covers.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the tension wires of the front seats insulated.
  • Announcement date:
    30/04/2007
    Recalls number:
    R/2007/050
    VIN start:
    WVWZZZ9NZ6Y000001
    VIN end:
    WVWZZZ*9N6Y261502
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2005 - 28/02/2007
    Concern:
    Seat May Catch Fire
    Defect:
    It has been identified that due to an incorrectly sewn-in tension wire strap for the back-rest cover of the front seats there may be contact between the tension wire of the seat and the filaments of the seat heater. The resulting short circuit can lead to fire damage on the front seat covers.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the tension wires of the front seats insulated.
  • Announcement date:
    03/03/2005
    Recalls number:
    R/2004/211
    Car Build Date:
    01/03/2004 - 31/08/2004
    Concern:
    Bolts Of The Tandem Fuel Pump Cover May Break
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    11/02/2005
    Recalls number:
    R/2004/201
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1970 - 01/01/1970
    Concern:
    Tension Cracks May Occur On The Vacuum Pipe To The Servo
    Defect:
    Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections due to a manufacturing fault. Should a vacuum pipe leak the brake servo will loose it's function. This will result in an increase of force which must be applied to the brake pedal. But will not result in a total failure of the braking system.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pipes checked and if necessary replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    29/06/2004
    Recalls number:
    R/2004/092
    Car Build Date:
    03/05/1999 - 09/05/2001
    Concern:
    Clutch Operation May Be Affected
    Defect:
    A fracture may occur in the area of the clutch pedal attachment because of poor welding which may affect the operation of the clutch.
    Remedy:
    On all affected vehicles an additional foot pedal support (additional welding seam) will be fitted
  • Announcement date:
    06/07/2002
    Recalls number:
    R/2002/049
    VIN start:
    To be advised
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/1997 - 31/12/1999
    Concern:
    Brake Vacuum Supply Pipe Concern
    Defect:
    On Polo and Lupo vehicles in the affected chassis number range tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections of the pipes because of a manufacturing fault. If a vacuum pipe leaks the brake servo loses its function. Without the servo assistance a lot more force must be used on the pedal. But this will not lead to a total failure of the brake system.
    Remedy:
    The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and if necessary replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    18/12/1996
    Recalls number:
    R/1996/108
    VIN start:
    WVW...6N.VY036320 to WVW...6N.VY056584
    Car Build Date:
    01/06/1996 - 30/06/1996
    Concern:
    Loss Of Tyre Pressure
    Defect:
    The valve hole in the steel road wheel is 0.5mm out of its correct position. This results in a poor valve fit and loss of tyre air pressure.
    Remedy:
    The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the original wheels replaced with quality assured examples.
  • Announcement date:
    18/01/1993
    Recalls number:
    R/1992/066
    VIN start:
    80MY000001 to 80PY024118
    Car Build Date:
    01/07/1990 - 31/08/1992
    Concern:
    Brake Pipes May Chafe On Other Components
    Defect:
    On the subject vehicles it is possible that the brake pipe holder may not have been correctly positioned on the steering rack. This could allow the brake pipe to chafe on adjoining components and cause pipe damage.
    Remedy:
    Recall the affected vehicles and if necessary modify the position of the pipe holder and pipes to eliminate the possibility of the pipes chafing on other components.
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