Volkswagen T5 Recall R/2012/037: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Apr 2012
- Launched
- 178
- vehicles in the UK
- 97W8
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled T5 vehicles. The cooling fan may continue to run until the battery is drained. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit an additional wiring loom. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The cooling fan may continue to run until the battery is drained. In the most unfavourable scenario this can even lead to a vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: The cooling fan may continue to run until the battery is drained. In the most unfavourable scenario this can even lead to a vehicle fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an additional wiring loom.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit an additional wiring loom.
Are You Affected?
T5 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 178 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 97W8 or the DVSA reference R/2012/037. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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/2012/106 on 2 Apr 2012, for tow bar may detach. The one launched after it was R/2013/057 on 3 May 2013, for side airbag diagnostic function disabled. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/037, launched 28 April 2012. 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.