Volkswagen Golf Recall R/2025/256: Front Belt Webbing, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 9 Jul 2025
- Launched
- 6,081
- vehicles in the UK
- 69PD
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Golf vehicles built between 12 February 2024 and 11 April 2024. On Golf vehicles of a limited production period belt systems were fitted to front passenger seat that may not have been correctly attached to the anchoring point near the lower B pillar. The recall notice describes the fix as: the anchoring point of the belt system on the front passenger seat is inspected and dependant on results seat belt may need replacing. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On Golf vehicles of a limited production period belt systems were fitted to front passenger seat that may not have been correctly attached to the anchoring point near the lower B pillar.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Front belt webbing Defect: On Golf vehicles of a limited production period belt systems were fitted to front passenger seat that may not have been correctly attached to the anchoring point near the lower B pillar. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the anchoring point of the belt system on the front passenger seat is inspected and dependant on results seat belt may need replacing.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front belt webbing.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the anchoring point of the belt system on the front passenger seat is inspected and dependant on results seat belt may need replacing.
Are You Affected?
Golf built between 12 February 2024 and 11 April 2024 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 6,081 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 69PD or the DVSA reference R/2025/256. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle, Crafter, EOS, FOX and 9 moreTakata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement | Stop driving | R/2025/357 | |
| GolfFront belt webbing | Low | R/2025/257 | |
| GolfAnalysis vehicle modification | Low | R/2024/266 | |
| Arteon, Golf, PassatOn certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment | Urgent | R/2024/014 | |
| Golf, PassatDriver's air bag may not deploy correctly if activated | Urgent | R/2021/403 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2025/224 on 20 Jun 2025, for check rear diffuser. The one launched after it was R/2025/257 on 9 Jul 2025, for front belt webbing. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/256, launched 9 July 2025. 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.