Volkswagen Caddy Recall R/2015/252: Engine May Start Up Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Jan 2016
- Launched
- 6,297
- vehicles in the UK
- 97BM
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Caddy vehicles built between 1 May 2012 and 1 February 2013. The earth attachment for the on board power supply control unit may not be to specification. The dealer will tighten if necessary the earth attachment to the correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The earth attachment for the on board power supply control unit may not be to specification. This can lead to various electrical events. In the most unfavourable case the engine may start when using the central locking remote control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY START UP WITHOUT WARNING Defect: The earth attachment for the on board power supply control unit may not be to specification. This can lead to various electrical events. In the most unfavourable case the engine may start when using the central locking remote control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the torque of the earth attachment. If necessary the earth attachment is to be tightened to the correct specification.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to various electrical events.
The Fix
The dealer will tighten if necessary the earth attachment to the correct specification.
Are You Affected?
Caddy built between 1 May 2012 and 1 February 2013 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 6,297 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 97BM or the DVSA reference R/2015/252. 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/2015/164 on 12 Aug 2015, for airbag may not deploy. The one launched after it was R/2016/014 on 5 Feb 2016, for fire may occur. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen Caddy recall history and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/252, launched 27 January 2016. 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.