Volkswagen Caddy Recall R/2022/320: On Vehicles Of A Limited Production Period There Is A Very Small Probability That One Or…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 4 Nov 2022
- Launched
- 335
- vehicles in the UK
- 40S5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Caddy vehicles built between 19 April 2021 and 12 July 2022. Of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two incorrectly welded transverse links to the front axle have been fitted. The recall notice describes the fix as: the two front transverse links have to be checked and if necessary replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two incorrectly welded transverse links to the front axle have been fitted.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On vehicles of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two incorrectly welded transverse links to the front axle have been fitted. Defect: On vehicles of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two incorrectly welded transverse links to the front axle have been fitted. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the two front transverse links have to be checked and if necessary replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on vehicles of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two incorrectly welded transverse links to the front axle have been fitted.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the two front transverse links have to be checked and if necessary replaced.
Are You Affected?
Caddy built between 19 April 2021 and 12 July 2022 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 335 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 40S5 or the DVSA reference R/2022/320. 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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| CaddyHead restraint may be insecure | Low | R/2018/134 | |
| CaddyCng tank may burst | Low | R/2016/206 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2022/292 on 10 Oct 2022, for in a side crash there may be a delay in deployment of the side airbag. The one launched after it was R/2023/072 on 9 Mar 2023, for volkswagen AG has established that on a few ID.3 vehicles the front passenger airbag may…. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen Caddy recall history, all recalls launched in 2022 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/320, launched 4 November 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.