Volkswagen Grand California Recall R/2022/178: Due To A Possible Faulty Bonding The Roof Window Cover May Completely Come Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Jun 2022
- Launched
- 115
- vehicles in the UK
- 75A2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Grand California vehicles built between 6 December 2019 and 25 March 2021. Due to a possible faulty bonding the roof window cover may completely come loose. The dealer will check the bonding and modify or replace the roof window as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a possible faulty bonding the roof window cover may completely come loose.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DUE TO A POSSIBLE FAULTY BONDING THE ROOF WINDOW COVER MAY COMPLETELY COME LOOSE Defect: Due to a possible faulty bonding the roof window cover may completely come loose. Remedy: Check the bonding and modify or replace the roof window as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: due to a possible faulty bonding the roof window cover may completely come loose.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bonding and modify or replace the roof window as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Grand California built between 6 December 2019 and 25 March 2021 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 115 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 75A2 or the DVSA reference R/2022/178. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand CaliforniaThe crank roof window could come loose because of incorrect bonding to its hinge | Low | R/2022/273 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2022/200 on 30 May 2022, for the air conditioning system evaporator housing drainpipe may have been incorrectly…. The one launched after it was R/2022/197 on 8 Jul 2022, for the clips for attachment of the curtain airbags may not have been correctly set. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/178, launched 22 June 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.