Volkswagen Amarok Recall R/2025/435: aBS Control Unit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Sep 2025
- Launched
- 609
- vehicles in the UK
- 47CW
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Amarok vehicles built between 21 January 2025 and 12 June 2025. There is a possibility of a loss of braking assistance caused by a fault with the electromechanical brake servo. The dealer will update the software for the electromechanical brake servo control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a possibility of a loss of braking assistance caused by a fault with the electromechanical brake servo.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ABS control unit Defect: On affected vehicles there is a possibility of a loss of braking assistance caused by a fault with the electromechanical brake servo. Remedy: Update the software for the electromechanical brake servo control unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: aBS control unit.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software for the electromechanical brake servo control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Amarok built between 21 January 2025 and 12 June 2025 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 609 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 47CW or the DVSA reference R/2025/435. 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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| AmarokPower steering return hose can become damaged and cause hydraulic fluid to leak and/or the power steering to fail | Urgent | R/2017/333 | |
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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2025/385 on 28 Aug 2025, for check rear axle bolted connection. The one launched after it was R/2025/475 on 3 Nov 2025, for rear axle shock absorbers. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/435, launched 18 September 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.