Volkswagen T5 Recall R/2010/088: Bonnet May Open, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 9 Aug 2010
- Launched
- 152
- vehicles in the UK
- 55F7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled T5 vehicles built between 2 November 2009 and 10 November 2009. It has been established that the mounting bolts on the bonnet catch may loosen. The recall notice describes the fix as: bolts checked and tighten if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been established that the mounting bolts on the bonnet catch may loosen. This may cause the lock to become loose and could result in the bonnet suddenly opening.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BONNET MAY OPEN Defect: It has been established that the mounting bolts on the bonnet catch may loosen. This may cause the lock to become loose and could result in the bonnet suddenly opening. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to have the bolts checked and tighten if required.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the lock to become loose and could result in the bonnet suddenly opening.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: bolts checked and tighten if required.
Are You Affected?
T5 built between 2 November 2009 and 10 November 2009 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 152 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 55F7 or the DVSA reference R/2010/088. 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 | |
| T5Fuel supply and return pipe can leak | Urgent | R/2008/084 | |
| T5Front right hand tyre may fail | Book soon | R/2007/112 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2009/110 on 14 Dec 2009, for clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive. The one launched after it was R/2012/013 on 29 Nov 2011, for airbag may not deploy. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/088, launched 9 August 2010. 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.