Volkswagen Arteon, Golf 8, T-Roc And 1 More Recall R/2022/074: Engine Compartment Covers Could Come Loose From Their Attachment, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Mar 2022
- Launched
- 7,579
- vehicles in the UK
- 10H5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Arteon, Golf 8, T-Roc and 1 more vehicles built between 5 September 2020 and 17 February 2022. Engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment. The recall notice describes the fix as: on all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERS COULD COME LOOSE FROM THEIR ATTACHMENT Defect: On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment. Remedy: On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine compartment covers could come loose from their attachment.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.
Are You Affected?
Arteon, Golf 8, T-Roc and 1 more built between 5 September 2020 and 17 February 2022 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 7,579 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 10H5 or the DVSA reference R/2022/074. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| Arteon, Golf, PassatOn certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment | Urgent | R/2024/014 | |
| T-Roc, TouranFaulty wheel bearing housings can fail and break prematurely | Book soon | R/2023/198 | |
| TiguanSporadic malfunctions in a pressure casting system caused individual rear wheel bearing housings to be fitted with oxide inclusions | Book soon | R/2022/166 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2022/010 on 30 Dec 2021, for there is a possibility that tyres could suddenly lose air. The one launched after it was R/2022/086 on 7 Apr 2022, for the fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced…. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/074, launched 22 March 2022. 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.