Volkswagen Transporter T6 Recall R/2020/089: The Electric Child Lock May Not Be Mechanically Locked Although Switched On By Driver, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 19 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- 58D8
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Transporter T6 vehicles built between 20 May 2019 and 4 July 2019. Under very specific conditions the electric child lock is not mechanically locked although it has been switched on by the driver. The recall notice describes the fix as: the software of the on-board supply control unit has to be reconfigured. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under very specific conditions the electric child lock is not mechanically locked although it has been switched on by the driver.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ELECTRIC CHILD LOCK MAY NOT BE MECHANICALLY LOCKED ALTHOUGH SWITCHED ON BY DRIVER Defect: Under very specific conditions the electric child lock is not mechanically locked although it has been switched on by the driver. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the software of the on-board supply control unit has to be reconfigured.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the electric child lock may not be mechanically locked although switched on by driver.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the software of the on-board supply control unit has to be reconfigured. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Transporter T6 built between 20 May 2019 and 4 July 2019 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 5 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 58D8 or the DVSA reference R/2020/089. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transporter T6, Transporter T6.1There is a possibility that tyres could suddenly lose air | Book soon | R/2022/010 | |
| Transporter T6Side airbag of front left seat may not deploy correctly in collision & may have some passenger collision protection missing | Urgent | R/2016/112 | |
| Transporter T7Rear lid gas strut | Book soon | R/2026/384 | |
| ID.4, ID.5, ID.7Exterior door handle software update | Book soon | R/2025/516 | |
| PoloThe roof spoiler may not have been bonded to the rear lid with the specified process materials | Book soon | R/2022/115 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2020/079 on 18 Mar 2020, for bolted connection between steering shaft and steering rack may loosen. The one launched after it was R/2020/088 on 25 Mar 2020, for the brake servo pull rod ball coupling may have been put into the mounting of the brake…. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen Transporter recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/089, launched 19 March 2020. 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.