Volkswagen Amarok Recall R/2024/451: Front Seat Belt, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Nov 2024
- Launched
- 76
- vehicles in the UK
- 690V
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Amarok vehicles built between 16 March 2023 and 5 April 2024. There is a possibility the seat belt for the driver seat was incorrectly anchored. The dealer will check the seat belt fixing and reinstall correctly if needed. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a possibility the seat belt for the driver seat was incorrectly anchored.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Front seat belt Defect: On affected vehicles there is a possibility the seat belt for the driver seat was incorrectly anchored. Remedy: Check the seat belt fixing and reinstall correctly if needed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front seat belt.
The Fix
The dealer will check the seat belt fixing and reinstall correctly if needed.
Are You Affected?
Amarok built between 16 March 2023 and 5 April 2024 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 76 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 690V or the DVSA reference R/2024/451. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmarokABS control unit | Urgent | R/2025/435 | |
| AmarokOn certain vehicles there is a possibility that because of a production problem the propshaft securing bolts for the final drive on gearbox side were not tightened with the correct tightening torque | Low | R/2023/334 | |
| AmarokThe lift cable of the spare wheel winch could snap under certain conditions | Book soon | R/2020/360 | |
| AmarokPower steering return hose can become damaged and cause hydraulic fluid to leak and/or the power steering to fail | Urgent | R/2017/333 | |
| Amarok, CaddyAirbag may not deploy | Urgent | R/2015/164 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2024/360 on 18 Sep 2024, for natural gas system leak test. The one launched after it was R/2024/496 on 12 Dec 2024, for brake line botled connection. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/451, launched 11 November 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.