Volkswagen Beetle Recall R/2018/150: Incorrectly Coated Brake Pistons, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Jun 2018
- Launched
- 108
- vehicles in the UK
- STP7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Beetle vehicles built between 1 April 2018 and 24 May 2018. Rear caliper pistons incorrectly coated. The dealer will replace rear calipers. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Rear caliper pistons incorrectly coated.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECTLY COATED BRAKE PISTONS Defect: Rear caliper pistons incorrectly coated. Remedy: Replace rear calipers.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrectly coated brake pistons.
The Fix
The dealer will replace rear calipers.
Are You Affected?
Beetle built between 1 April 2018 and 24 May 2018 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 108 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 STP7 or the DVSA reference R/2018/150. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| BeetleUSA Imported vehicle Recall Driver side airbag module replacement | Urgent | R/2026/104 | |
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| Beetle, EOS, Golf, Jetta and 5 moreStarter motor may malfunction and overheat | Urgent | R/2018/062 | |
| Beetle, JettaDirectional control may be lost | Book soon | R/2015/002 | |
| BeetleFuel may leak resulting in possible fire | Urgent | R/2015/044 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2018/134 on 11 May 2018, for head restraint may be insecure. The one launched after it was R/2018/181 on 28 Jun 2018, for front swivel joint nut incorrectly secured on wheel bearing housing (left and right). You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/150, launched 12 June 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.