Volkswagen Caddy Recall R/2023/177: Seat Belt Webbing Was Damaged During Production, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2023/177, campaign code 69FD. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
25 Apr 2023
Launched
2
vehicles in the UK
69FD
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Volkswagen recalled Caddy vehicles built between 3 April 2023 and 3 April 2023. Seat belt webbing was damaged during production. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected seat belts to be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Seat belt webbing was damaged during production.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: Seat belt webbing was damaged during production Defect: Seat belt webbing was damaged during production Remedy: Affected seat belts to be replaced

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt webbing was damaged during production.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: affected seat belts to be replaced.

Are You Affected?

Caddy built between 3 April 2023 and 3 April 2023 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 2 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 69FD or the DVSA reference R/2023/177. 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
CaddyOn 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 beadBook soonR/2023/129
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/2023/129 on 18 Apr 2023, for on Caddy vehicles of a limited production period tyres by manufacturer Maxxis were fitted…. The one launched after it was R/2023/130 on 28 Apr 2023, for certain vehicles have had a front passenger airbag unit fitted that does not fit the…. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen Caddy recall history, all recalls launched in 2023 and seat belt recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2023/177, launched 25 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.