Volkswagen Atreon, Golf, Passat And 1 More Recall R/2018/352: Rear Seat Bench Welded Connection May Not Be Correctly Performed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 Dec 2018
- Launched
- 4,027
- vehicles in the UK
- 72H8
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Atreon, Golf, Passat and 1 more vehicles built between 1 May 2018 and 31 August 2018. The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded. The dealer will check and replace rear back rest frame if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SEAT BENCH WELDED CONNECTION MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY PERFORMED Defect: The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded. Remedy: Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear seat bench welded connection may not be correctly performed.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
Are You Affected?
Atreon, Golf, Passat and 1 more built between 1 May 2018 and 31 August 2018 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 4,027 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 72H8 or the DVSA reference R/2018/352. 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/2018/331 on 28 Nov 2018, for a short circuit in the LED module of the panorama sun roof can occur. The one launched after it was R/2019/005 on 9 Jan 2019, for the bonded joint between the upper and lower section of the rear spoiler may be faulty. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/352, launched 12 December 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.