Volkswagen Caddy Recall R/2023/129: On Caddy Vehicles Of A Limited Production Period Tyres By Manufacturer Maxxis Were Fitted…, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2023/129, campaign code 44T4. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
18 Apr 2023
Launched
194
vehicles in the UK
44T4
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Volkswagen recalled Caddy vehicles built between 11 October 2022 and 18 February 2023. On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period tyres by manufacturer Maxxis were fitted that can result in cracks or dents on the inside of the tyre bead. The dealer will replace the tyres by manufacturer ,Maxxis, belonging to the vehicle. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period tyres by manufacturer Maxxis were fitted that can result in cracks or dents on the inside of the tyre bead.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period tyres by manufacturer Maxxis were fitted that can result in cracks or dents on the inside of the tyre bead. Defect: On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period tyres by manufacturer Maxxis were fitted that can result in cracks or dents on the inside of the tyre bead.� Remedy: On the affected vehicles the tyres by manufacturer �Maxxis� belonging to the vehicle are to be replaced.�

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in cracks or dents on the inside of the tyre bead.,.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the tyres by manufacturer ,Maxxis, belonging to the vehicle.

Are You Affected?

Caddy built between 11 October 2022 and 18 February 2023 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 194 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
  2. Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 44T4 or the DVSA reference R/2023/129. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
CaddyBrake line bolted connectionUrgentR/2024/343
CaddySeat belt webbing was damaged during productionUrgentR/2023/177
CaddyOn 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 fittedBook soonR/2022/320
CaddyHead restraint may be insecureLowR/2018/134
CaddyCng tank may burstLowR/2016/206

This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before 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…. The one launched after it was R/2023/177 on 25 Apr 2023, for seat belt webbing was damaged during production. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen Caddy recall history and all recalls launched in 2023.


Source: DVSA recall R/2023/129, launched 18 April 2023. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.