Volkswagen T5 Recall R/2007/112: Front Right Hand Tyre May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 17 Sep 2007
- Launched
- 526
- vehicles in the UK
- 44G3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled T5 vehicles built between 12 May 2007 and 8 June 2007. The right-hand front tyre may have suffered damage to the inside face. The dealer will check the subject tyre for damage and replaced as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The right-hand front tyre may have suffered damage to the inside face.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT RIGHT HAND TYRE MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that during production the right-hand front tyre may have suffered damage to the inside face. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject tyre checked for damage and replaced as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front right hand tyre may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will check the subject tyre for damage and replaced as necessary.
Are You Affected?
T5 built between 12 May 2007 and 8 June 2007 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 526 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 44G3 or the DVSA reference R/2007/112. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| T5On T5/T6 california vehicles with kitchen the bolted connections on the gas system may not have been correctly fitted | Low | R/2018/287 | |
| T5Risk of fire | Urgent | R/2012/037 | |
| EOS, Golf, Passat, Scirocco and 2 moreFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2011/169 | |
| T5Bonnet may open | Book soon | R/2010/088 | |
| T5Fuel supply and return pipe can leak | Urgent | R/2008/084 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2007/099 on 21 Aug 2007, for fuel pump may fail: engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2008/009 on 29 Jan 2008, for fire may occur. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2007.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/112, launched 17 September 2007. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.