Volkswagen Golf Recall R/2024/266: Analysis Vehicle Modification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Mar 2024
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- 012J
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Golf vehicles built between 23 May 2016 and 27 May 2016. The software specification of safety-related systems and component groups may not have been in line with the standard condition at the time. The dealer will check the system software and updated accordingly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The software specification of safety-related systems and component groups may not have been in line with the standard condition at the time.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Analysis vehicle modification Defect: On affected vehicles the software specification of safety-related systems and component groups may not have been in line with the standard condition at the time Remedy: On affected vehicles the system software will be checked and updated accordingly
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: analysis vehicle modification.
The Fix
The dealer will check the system software and updated accordingly. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Golf built between 23 May 2016 and 27 May 2016 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 1 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 012J or the DVSA reference R/2024/266. 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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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2024/014 on 12 Jan 2024, for on certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a…. The one launched after it was R/2024/114 on 7 Mar 2024, for curtain Airbag. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/266, launched 1 March 2024. 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.