Volkswagen Caddy Recalls In The UK: Every Safety Recall By Year And Build Date, And What To Do

The Volkswagen Caddy has 14 UK safety recalls in DVSA records, 4 of them since 2020. The most common faults involve brakes and suspension. Enter your registration to see which apply to your car; you won't usually pay for a recall repair.¹

The Volkswagen Caddy's recent recalls all involve the brakes, so van owners and fleet managers should check every Caddy built from about 2021. In 2024 Volkswagen recalled the Caddy three times for a brake line bolted connection that might not be tight (R/2024/289, R/2024/343 and R/2024/496), each covering a small number of vans. A brake line that loosens can leak fluid and reduce braking, so book these promptly and stop if the brake warning light comes on; see brake recalls. Older Caddys had a tailgate that could drop and injure someone (R/2014/029, 9,139 vehicle-records) and an engine that could start without warning (R/2015/252). Caddy recalls usually arrive within a year of the vans being built, so they are found quickly. Fleet owners can check up to 20 vans at once on our van recalls page. Any Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealer can confirm by VIN.

Caddy Recalls By Year And Build Date

Each recall covers Caddys built between certain dates. Find your car's build date on the V5C or ask a Volkswagen dealer, then match it below.

Build dates come from DVSA's Build Start and Build End fields. A car built inside the range may be included, and Volkswagen confirms by VIN. See where to find your VIN.

The Caddy Recalls That Matter Most

Tailgate can drop down and cause injury (R/2014/029) is the largest Caddy recall, covering about 9,139 vehicle-records.

What You Might Notice

Many recall faults give no warning at all, so a registration check is the only reliable way to know.² See car recall symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Know If My Caddy Has Been Fixed?

Ask a Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen's helpline for the recall history on your VIN. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.

Is The Caddy Reliable?

Recalls show faults the maker has agreed to fix, not how often cars break down. Compare models on our compare page.

I'm Buying A Used Caddy. What Should I Check?

Run the registration, ask for proof of completed recalls and confirm by VIN. See buying a used car with an outstanding recall.

Other Volkswagen Models

We also explain recalls for the Volkswagen Transporter and UP!. Every other Volkswagen model is covered on the Volkswagen recalls page, and the list of makes covers every other brand.

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Data: DVSA vehicle recall data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 15 October 2026.