Volkswagen ID Buzz Recall R/2024/345: Track Rod Ball Joint And Wishbone Bolted Connection, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 9 Sep 2024
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- 4OA1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled ID Buzz vehicles built between 6 August 2024 and 14 August 2024. On one side of the front axle the bolted connection of the track rod ball joint and the wishbone were incorrectly carried out. The recall notice describes the fix as: the bolted connection of the track rod ball joint on the wheel bearing housing and the wishbone on the swivel joint will be checked and if necessary the nuts are replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On one side of the front axle the bolted connection of the track rod ball joint and the wishbone were incorrectly carried out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Track rod ball joint and wishbone bolted connection Defect: On certain vehicles there is a possibility that on one side of the front axle the bolted connection of the track rod ball joint and the wishbone were incorrectly carried out. Remedy: The bolted connection of the track rod ball joint on the wheel bearing housing and the wishbone on the swivel joint will be checked and if necessary the nuts are replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: track rod ball joint and wishbone bolted connection.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the bolted connection of the track rod ball joint on the wheel bearing housing and the wishbone on the swivel joint will be checked and if necessary the nuts are replaced.
Are You Affected?
ID Buzz built between 6 August 2024 and 14 August 2024 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 4 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 4OA1 or the DVSA reference R/2024/345. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| ID Buzz, ID.3Battery Check | Urgent | R/2026/150 | |
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| ID BuzzBracket for air conditioning rear | Urgent | R/2025/551 | |
| Transporter T7Rear lid gas strut | Book soon | R/2026/384 | |
| Transporter T7Rear axle shock absorbers | Book soon | R/2025/475 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2024/343 on 4 Sep 2024, for brake line bolted connection. The one launched after it was R/2024/107 on 16 Sep 2024, for iD.Buzz Cargo shelf system strength properties. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/345, launched 9 September 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.