Volkswagen T-Roc Recall R/2020/112: The Electric Parking Brake Can Be Unintentionally Released When Disengaging The Clutch…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Apr 2020
- Launched
- 1,390
- vehicles in the UK
- 45I5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled T-Roc vehicles built between 21 November 2017 and 23 June 2018. The electric parking brake can be unintentionally released when disengaging the clutch pedal. The recall notice describes the fix as: the brake control unit has to be recoded. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The electric parking brake can be unintentionally released when disengaging the clutch pedal.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE CAN BE UNINTENTIONALLY RELEASED WHEN DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH PEDAL Defect: The electric parking brake can be unintentionally released when disengaging the clutch pedal. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the brake control unit has to be recoded
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the electric parking brake can be unintentionally released when disengaging the clutch pedal.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the brake control unit has to be recoded.
Are You Affected?
T-Roc built between 21 November 2017 and 23 June 2018 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 1,390 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 45I5 or the DVSA reference R/2020/112. 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/2020/088 on 25 Mar 2020, for the brake servo pull rod ball coupling may have been put into the mounting of the brake…. The one launched after it was R/2020/125 on 30 Apr 2020, for owner's manuals for the transporter were included instead of for the multivan. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/112, launched 15 April 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.