Volkswagen Golf, Passat, Touran Recall R/2018/133: Head Restraint May Be Insecure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 11 May 2018
- Launched
- 2,881
- vehicles in the UK
- 72H5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Golf, Passat, Touran vehicles built between 14 February 2018 and 31 March 2018. On a limited production period a burr may have developed on the locking bar of the head restraint guide. The dealer will replace the left head restraint guide on both front seats. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On a limited production period a burr may have developed on the locking bar of the head restraint guide.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HEAD RESTRAINT MAY BE INSECURE Defect: On a limited production period a burr may have developed on the locking bar of the head restraint guide. Remedy: On affected vehicles the left head restraint guide on both front seats must be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: head restraint may be insecure.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the left head restraint guide on both front seats.
Are You Affected?
Golf, Passat, Touran built between 14 February 2018 and 31 March 2018 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 2,881 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 72H5 or the DVSA reference R/2018/133. 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/2018/074 on 19 Mar 2018, for front brake discs may not be correct thickness. The one launched after it was R/2018/134 on 11 May 2018, for head restraint may be insecure. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/133, launched 11 May 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.