Volkswagen Polo Recall R/2015/130: Backrest May Not Perform Correctly In A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Aug 2015
- Launched
- 207
- vehicles in the UK
- 72F3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Polo vehicles built between 21 April 2015 and 23 April 2015. The fitting for the backrest frame to the front seats (mounting of backrest to seat frame) may not have been correctly welded. The dealer will replace where the date is within the affected range the backrest/s. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fitting for the backrest frame to the front seats (mounting of backrest to seat frame) may not have been correctly welded. This can cause noises on the front seats and in an accident the backrest/s can break. There is an increased risk of injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BACKREST MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY IN A COLLISION Defect: The fitting for the backrest frame to the front seats (mounting of backrest to seat frame) may not have been correctly welded. This can cause noises on the front seats and in an accident the backrest/s can break. There is an increased risk of injury. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the production date of the backrest frames of the front seats. Where the date is within the affected range the backrest/s will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause noises on the front seats and in an accident the backrest/s can break.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where the date is within the affected range the backrest/s.
Are You Affected?
Polo built between 21 April 2015 and 23 April 2015 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 207 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.
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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 72F3 or the DVSA reference R/2015/130. 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?.
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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2015/097 on 24 Jun 2015, for directional control may be compromised. The one launched after it was R/2015/117 on 5 Aug 2015, for front wheels may lock. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2015.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/130, launched 4 August 2015. 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.