Volkswagen Polo Recall R/2022/115: The Roof Spoiler May Not Have Been Bonded To The Rear Lid With The Specified Process…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 20 Apr 2022
- Launched
- 356
- vehicles in the UK
- 66N3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Polo vehicles built between 17 August 2021 and 15 September 2021. On all affected Polo vehicles there is a possibility that the roof spoiler may not have been bonded to the rear lid with the specified process materials. The recall notice describes the fix as: on all affected vehicles the roof spoiler has to be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On all affected Polo vehicles there is a possibility that the roof spoiler may not have been bonded to the rear lid with the specified process materials.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ROOF SPOILER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BONDED TO THE REAR LID WITH THE SPECIFIED PROCESS MATERIALS Defect: On all affected Polo vehicles there is a possibility that the roof spoiler may not have been bonded to the rear lid with the specified process materials. Remedy: On all affected vehicles the roof spoiler has to be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the roof spoiler may not have been bonded to the rear lid with the specified process materials.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on all affected vehicles the roof spoiler has to be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Polo built between 17 August 2021 and 15 September 2021 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 356 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.
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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 66N3 or the DVSA reference R/2022/115. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PoloCheck rear axle bolted connection | Stop driving | R/2025/385 | |
| Beetle, Crafter, EOS, FOX and 9 moreTakata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement | Stop driving | R/2025/357 | |
| ID.7, Id.buzz, Passat, Polo and 1 moreReplace front passenger airbag | Urgent | R/2025/208 | |
| PoloThe driver's airbag may not correctly deploy if activated | Urgent | R/2022/274 | |
| PoloThe sun roof frame may not have been bonded to the body roof | Low | R/2022/011 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before 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…. The one launched after it was R/2022/166 on 30 May 2022, for sporadic malfunctions in a pressure casting system caused individual rear wheel bearing…. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/115, launched 20 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.