Volkswagen Golf, Polo Recall R/2019/261: The Housing Bolts On The Camshelf Adjuster May Come Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 9 Aug 2019
- Launched
- 472
- vehicles in the UK
- 15H2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Golf, Polo vehicles built between 17 December 2013 and 4 December 2014. The housing bolts on the camshaft adjuster may come loose and break the pulley. The recall notice describes the fix as: the camshaft adjuster has to be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The housing bolts on the camshaft adjuster may come loose and break the pulley.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE HOUSING BOLTS ON THE CAMSHELF ADJUSTER MAY COME LOOSE Defect: The housing bolts on the camshaft adjuster may come loose and break the pulley Remedy: On the affected vehicles the camshaft adjuster has to be replaced
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the housing bolts on the camshelf adjuster may come loose.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the camshaft adjuster has to be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Golf, Polo built between 17 December 2013 and 4 December 2014 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 472 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 15H2 or the DVSA reference R/2019/261. 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/2019/238 on 22 Jul 2019, for water may get into the vehicle interior and run onto the control units for the rear lid. The one launched after it was R/2019/264 on 9 Aug 2019, for too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/261, launched 9 August 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.