Vehicle recallDVSA
Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet and Touran recalled over a tyre or wheel defect
Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
T-Roc Cabriolet
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 13/04/2023 – 17/04/2023
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- 42M9
Touran
- Build dates
- 04/04/2023 – 04/04/2023
- Manufacturer reference
- 42M9
What to do now
Tyres or wheels on affected Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet and Touran may be defective.
- Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
- Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
- Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.
Why it matters. Tyre and wheel failures at speed can cause loss of control.
Repairs and costs
Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty.
If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2023/198). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.
Defect
Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.
Remedy
Inspect the vehicle and if necessary replace the rear left wheel bearing housing.
Models
T-Roc Cabriolet, Touran
Open the DVSA notice
Questions
Why are Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet and Touran being recalled?
Tyres or wheels on affected Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet and Touran may be defective. Tyre and wheel failures at speed can cause loss of control.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.
What should I do now?
Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
Will the repair cost anything?
Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty. If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.