Volkswagen Touareg Recall R/2019/064: The Shock Absorber Fork On The Front Axle May Not Have Been Produced With Correct Casting…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 27 Feb 2019
- Launched
- 10
- vehicles in the UK
- 40O3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Touareg vehicles built between 2 December 2018 and 13 December 2018. A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork. The dealer will replace the affected shock absorber forks. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SHOCK ABSORBER FORK ON THE FRONT AXLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH CORRECT CASTING TEMPERATURE Defect: A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork. Remedy: Replace the affected shock absorber forks.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the shock absorber fork on the front axle may not have been produced with correct casting temperature.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the affected shock absorber forks.
Are You Affected?
Touareg built between 2 December 2018 and 13 December 2018 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 10 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 40O3 or the DVSA reference R/2019/064. 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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| TouaregIf the rear lid is opened and manually pushed up too far the electric spindle drive can suddenly separate and expand | Book soon | R/2021/391 | |
| TouaregNuts fitted in the bolted connection of the right and left transverse link may not be to specifcation | Book soon | R/2021/237 | |
| TouaregA welded connection of the gearbox oil pipe can cause a leak of gear oil | Low | R/2020/132 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2019/037 on 4 Feb 2019, for the adjusted handbrake lever travel for parking the vehicle can increase. The one launched after it was R/2019/081 on 7 Mar 2019, for the joint between the sun roof trim and sun roof frame is incorrctly bonded. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/064, launched 27 February 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.