Volkswagen T-Roc Recall R/2018/066: Key Information About Passeger Protection Systems Is Not Included In Owner's Manual, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Mar 2018
- Launched
- 2,926
- vehicles in the UK
- 06B1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled T-Roc vehicles built between 1 November 2017 and 31 January 2018. Owner's Manuals with incomplete information about the restraint system were delivered. The recall notice describes the fix as: notify the vehicle owners so a supplement can be be added to the Owner,s Manual. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Owner's Manuals with incomplete information about the restraint system were delivered. Warnings instructions and information for 'Proactive Passenger Protection System' 'Airbag System' and 'Transporting Children Safely' are missing from the Owner's Manual. Without correct instruction it is possible for someone to unknowingly put another in danger.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: KEY INFORMATION ABOUT PASSEGER PROTECTION SYSTEMS IS NOT INCLUDED IN OWNER'S MANUAL Defect: Owner's Manuals with incomplete information about the restraint system were delivered. Warnings instructions and information for 'Proactive Passenger Protection System' 'Airbag System' and 'Transporting Children Safely' are missing from the Owner's Manual. Without correct instruction it is possible for someone to unknowingly put another in danger. Remedy: Notify the vehicle owners so a supplement can be be added to the Owner�s Manual.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: key information about passeger protection systems is not included in owner's manual.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: notify the vehicle owners so a supplement can be be added to the Owner,s Manual.
Are You Affected?
T-Roc built between 1 November 2017 and 31 January 2018 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 2,926 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 06B1 or the DVSA reference R/2018/066. 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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| T-RocThe retractor of the three point automatic seat belt on the front right seat may be faulty | Urgent | R/2021/115 | |
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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2018/065 on 7 Mar 2018, for replace front passenger airbag. The one launched after it was R/2018/074 on 19 Mar 2018, for front brake discs may not be correct thickness. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/066, launched 7 March 2018. 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.