Volkswagen T-Roc Recall R/2019/005: The Bonded Joint Between The Upper And Lower Section Of The Rear Spoiler May Be Faulty, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 9 Jan 2019
- Launched
- 6,830
- vehicles in the UK
- 66J9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled T-Roc vehicles built between 29 January 2018 and 12 June 2018. The bonding of the upper and lower sections of the rear spoiler may be faulty. The dealer will inspect and repair or replace the spoiler if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bonding of the upper and lower sections of the rear spoiler may be faulty.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BONDED JOINT BETWEEN THE UPPER AND LOWER SECTION OF THE REAR SPOILER MAY BE FAULTY Defect: The bonding of the upper and lower sections of the rear spoiler may be faulty. Remedy: Inspect and repair or replace the spoiler if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the bonded joint between the upper and lower section of the rear spoiler may be faulty.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and repair or replace the spoiler if required.
Are You Affected?
T-Roc built between 29 January 2018 and 12 June 2018 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 6,830 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 66J9 or the DVSA reference R/2019/005. 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/2018/352 on 12 Dec 2018, for rear seat bench welded connection may not be correctly performed. The one launched after it was R/2019/019 on 24 Jan 2019, for driver airbag generator housing could come loose. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/005, launched 9 January 2019. 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.