Volkswagen Grand California Recall R/2022/273: The Crank Roof Window Could Come Loose Because Of Incorrect Bonding To Its Hinge, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 13 Sep 2022
- Launched
- 196
- vehicles in the UK
- 75A3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Grand California vehicles built between 16 May 2019 and 12 December 2021. The crank roof window could come loose because of incorrect bonding to its hinge. The dealer will check the bonding. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The crank roof window could come loose because of incorrect bonding to its hinge.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE CRANK ROOF WINDOW COULD COME LOOSE BECAUSE OF INCORRECT BONDING TO ITS HINGE Defect: The crank roof window could come loose because of incorrect bonding to its hinge. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the bonding must be checked. Depending on the test result the roof window is then modified or if necessary replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the crank roof window could come loose because of incorrect bonding to its hinge.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bonding.
Are You Affected?
Grand California built between 16 May 2019 and 12 December 2021 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 196 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 75A3 or the DVSA reference R/2022/273. 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 CaliforniaDue to a possible faulty bonding the roof window cover may completely come loose | Low | R/2022/178 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2022/197 on 8 Jul 2022, for the clips for attachment of the curtain airbags may not have been correctly set. The one launched after it was R/2022/274 on 4 Oct 2022, for the driver's airbag may not correctly deploy if activated. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/273, launched 13 September 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.