Volkswagen ID Buzz Recall R/2025/551: Bracket For Air Conditioning Rear, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Dec 2025
- Launched
- 17
- vehicles in the UK
- 65AU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled ID Buzz vehicles built between 29 September 2025 and 30 September 2025. Brackets with sharp edges were fitted to the rear air conditioning block. The dealer will replace the bracket for one without sharp edges. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Brackets with sharp edges were fitted to the rear air conditioning block. In the event of an accident when the side airbags are triggered there is a risk of damage from the sharp edges which could significantly affect the function of the airbag.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Bracket for air conditioning rear Defect: On affected vehicles brackets with sharp edges were fitted to the rear air conditioning block. In the event of an accident when the side airbags are triggered there is a risk of damage from the sharp edges which could significantly affect the function of the airbag. Remedy: Replace the bracket for one without sharp edges.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bracket for air conditioning rear.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the bracket for one without sharp edges.
Are You Affected?
ID Buzz built between 29 September 2025 and 30 September 2025 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 17 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 65AU or the DVSA reference R/2025/551. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ID Buzz, ID.3Battery Check | Urgent | R/2026/150 | |
| ID Buzz, ID.3Replace battery modules | Urgent | R/2026/046 | |
| ID BuzzTrack rod ball joint and wishbone bolted connection | Book soon | R/2024/345 | |
| BeetleUSA Imported vehicle Recall Driver side airbag module replacement | Urgent | R/2026/104 | |
| Beetle, Crafter, EOS, FOX and 9 moreTakata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement | Stop driving | R/2025/357 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2026/001 on 15 Dec 2025, for hybrid battery management reprogramming. The one launched after it was R/2026/046 on 29 Dec 2025, for replace battery modules. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/551, launched 16 December 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.