Volkswagen Transporter T6, Transporter T6.1 Recall R/2022/010: There Is A Possibility That Tyres Could Suddenly Lose Air, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 30 Dec 2021
- Launched
- 370
- vehicles in the UK
- 44R9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Transporter T6, Transporter T6.1 vehicles built between 12 March 2020 and 3 February 2021. Tyres could suddenly lose air. The recall notice describes the fix as: the production data (DOT number) of all tyres including spare wheel are checked and if necessary tyres will be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Tyres could suddenly lose air.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT TYRES COULD SUDDENLY LOSE AIR Defect: There is a possibility that tyres could suddenly lose air. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the production data (DOT number) of all tyres including spare wheel are checked and if necessary tyres will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: there is a possibility that tyres could suddenly lose air.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the production data (DOT number) of all tyres including spare wheel are checked and if necessary tyres will be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Transporter T6, Transporter T6.1 built between 12 March 2020 and 3 February 2021 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 370 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 44R9 or the DVSA reference R/2022/010. 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 T6.1With temperatures below zero the door lock bowden cables can freeze | Book soon | R/2021/344 | |
| Transporter T6.1With temperatures below zero the door lock bowden cables can freeze | Book soon | R/2021/343 | |
| Transporter T6The electric child lock may not be mechanically locked although switched on by driver | Book soon | R/2020/089 | |
| Transporter T6Side airbag of front left seat may not deploy correctly in collision & may have some passenger collision protection missing | Urgent | R/2016/112 | |
| T-Roc, TouranFaulty wheel bearing housings can fail and break prematurely | Book soon | R/2023/198 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2022/011 on 27 Dec 2021, for the sun roof frame may not have been bonded to the body roof. The one launched after it was R/2022/074 on 22 Mar 2022, for engine compartment covers could come loose from their attachment. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen Transporter recall history and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/010, launched 30 December 2021. 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.