Volkswagen Transporter Recall R/2026/320: Correct Speed Restriction, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 17 Aug 2026
- Launched
- 31
- vehicles in the UK
- 23RP
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Transporter vehicles built between 9 September 2025 and 28 October 2025. The speed limit of 70 mph is not implemented as described in the technical data and stated in the vehicle registration document. The dealer will adjust the software in various control units. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The speed limit of 70 mph is not implemented as described in the technical data and stated in the vehicle registration document.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Correct speed restriction Defect: On affected vehicles the speed limit of 70 mph is not implemented as described in the technical data and stated in the vehicle registration document. Remedy: Adjust the software in various control units.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: correct speed restriction.
The Fix
The dealer will adjust the software in various control units. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Transporter built between 9 September 2025 and 28 October 2025 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 31 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 23RP or the DVSA reference R/2026/320. 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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| TransporterPossibility of humidity ingress in the bowden cables of the doors | Book soon | R/2020/174 | |
| Bora, Golf, Passat, TransporterDriver airbag generator housing could come loose | Urgent | R/2019/019 | |
| Crafter, Golf, Passat, Scirocco and 4 moreAirbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident | Urgent | R/2017/079 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2026/150 on 12 Mar 2026, for battery Check. The one launched after it was R/2026/384 on 8 Oct 2026, for rear lid gas strut. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen Transporter recall history and all recalls launched in 2026.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/320, launched 17 August 2026. 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.