14 safety recalls published for the Volkswagen Polo (2000–2025).
Due to a software issue, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail to illuminate the visual vehicle speed, fuel level and other critical safety information.
Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof spoiler may not have been bonded correctly and could become loose and detach from the vehicle.
Due to a manufacturing issue, the sunroof frame may not have been bonded correctly to the body and could become loose and detach from the vehicle.
As a result of manufacturing, injectors fitted to vehicles may leak fuel into the engine when the vehicle is turned off for an extended period of time.
The adjuster nut for the handbrake lever can loosen. This may prevent the handbrake from being fully applied.
On MY18 Volkswagen Polo models of a limited production period, the belt buckle on the rear left seat can inadvertently become undone.
On certain Polo vehicles of a limited production period, the welding on the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may fail. When in use, the towing eye may tear as a result of forces…
On some Polo vehicles a backrest frame, with incorrect welding, may have been fitted on the front seats.
On affected vehicles, the pulley on the camshaft adjuster can break. If the camshaft adjuster fails the belt drive of the engine may also be damaged.
On all affected vehicles faulty signals can be generated in the airbag control unit because of a fault in the production of an internal acceleration sensor.
Due to electrolysis in the gearbox, the sulphur constituents in the synthetic oil can separate off. These accumulations settle between the conductor paths of the electronics in the…
Due to electrolysis, the DSG 7-speed transmissions are susceptible to conductive deposits forming in the gearbox control units, possibly causing the gearbox fuse to blow. Should th…
Vacuum pipes were fitted which may leak due to a production fault. This can affect the vaccuum supply to the brake servo and can lead to a loss of braking assistance.
The Cigar Lighter Is Always Capable Of Activation - The Cigar Lighter Must Be Capable Of Activation Only When The Ignition Control Switch Is In The Accessory Or Engine On Position.