Volkswagen Arteon, Passat Recall R/2019/081: The Joint Between The Sun Roof Trim And Sun Roof Frame Is Incorrctly Bonded, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Mar 2019
- Launched
- 8
- vehicles in the UK
- 60D6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Arteon, Passat vehicles built between 2 November 2015 and 31 May 2017. A possible faulty bonded joint between sun roof trim panel and sun roof frame. The recall notice describes the fix as: the sun roof trim panel is replaced on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A possible faulty bonded joint between sun roof trim panel and sun roof frame.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE JOINT BETWEEN THE SUN ROOF TRIM AND SUN ROOF FRAME IS INCORRCTLY BONDED Defect: A possible faulty bonded joint between sun roof trim panel and sun roof frame. Remedy: The sun roof trim panel is replaced on affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the joint between the sun roof trim and sun roof frame is incorrctly bonded.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the sun roof trim panel is replaced on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Arteon, Passat built between 2 November 2015 and 31 May 2017 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 8 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 60D6 or the DVSA reference R/2019/081. 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/2019/064 on 27 Feb 2019, for the shock absorber fork on the front axle may not have been produced with correct casting…. The one launched after it was R/2019/174 on 3 Jun 2019, for tow bar with a possible defective locking mechanism may have been fitted. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/081, launched 7 March 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.