Volkswagen Arteon, Golf 8, Passat And 1 More Recall R/2022/086: The Fuse In The High-voltage System Of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles Was In Some Cases Produced…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Apr 2022
- Launched
- 1,868
- vehicles in the UK
- 93N4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Arteon, Golf 8, Passat and 1 more vehicles built between 23 January 2019 and 10 February 2022. The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand. The dealer will fit an additional protective insulating mat to the switching unit for high-voltage battery. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM OF PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLES WAS IN SOME CASES PRODUCED WITH TOO LITTLE SO-CALLED FIRE SAND Defect: The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand. Remedy: An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted to the switching unit for high-voltage battery.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand.
The Fix
The dealer will fit an additional protective insulating mat to the switching unit for high-voltage battery.
Are You Affected?
Arteon, Golf 8, Passat and 1 more built between 23 January 2019 and 10 February 2022 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 1,868 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 93N4 or the DVSA reference R/2022/086. 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/2022/074 on 22 Mar 2022, for engine compartment covers could come loose from their attachment. The one launched after it was R/2022/115 on 20 Apr 2022, for the roof spoiler may not have been bonded to the rear lid with the specified process…. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/086, launched 7 April 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.