Volkswagen UP! Recall R/2016/221: Panoramic Sunroof May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 9 Sep 2016
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- 60C4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled UP! vehicles built between 1 February 2016 and 5 April 2016. The front panel of the panorama sunroof may not have been bonded correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the front panel of the panorama roof. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front panel of the panorama sunroof may not have been bonded correctly. This can lead to rattling noises during a journey. If the loosening front panel is not detected this poses a danger for the following traffic.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PANORAMIC SUNROOF MAY DETACH Defect: The front panel of the panorama sunroof may not have been bonded correctly. This can lead to rattling noises during a journey. If the loosening front panel is not detected this poses a danger for the following traffic. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front panel of the panorama roof.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to rattling noises during a journey.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the front panel of the panorama roof.
Are You Affected?
UP! built between 1 February 2016 and 5 April 2016 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 5 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 60C4 or the DVSA reference R/2016/221. 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/2016/212 on 9 Sep 2016, for electronic stability control system may fail. The one launched after it was RCOMP/2016/013 on 12 Dec 2016, for seat COVER may prevent side airbag deployment. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen UP! recall history and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/221, launched 9 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.