Volkswagen Caddy Recall R/2016/206: Cng Tank May Burst, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Sep 2016
- Launched
- 32
- vehicles in the UK
- 20X4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Caddy vehicles built between 1 May 2005 and 30 September 2011. Overtime external damage on the paint coat leads to corrosion on the gas tanks. The dealer will replace if necessary the gas tanks. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Overtime external damage on the paint coat leads to corrosion on the gas tanks. A tank can burst when being filled if it has been weakened by corrosion which remained undiscovered fo many years. A bursting gas tank can cause serious or fatal injuries.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CNG TANK MAY BURST Defect: Overtime external damage on the paint coat leads to corrosion on the gas tanks. A tank can burst when being filled if it has been weakened by corrosion which remained undiscovered fo many years. A bursting gas tank can cause serious or fatal injuries. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the paint syatem. If necessary the gas tanks will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause serious or fatal injuries.
The Fix
The dealer will replace if necessary the gas tanks.
Are You Affected?
Caddy built between 1 May 2005 and 30 September 2011 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 32 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 20X4 or the DVSA reference R/2016/206. 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/2016/174 on 25 Jul 2016, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2016/212 on 9 Sep 2016, for electronic stability control system may fail. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen Caddy recall history and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/206, launched 1 September 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.