VOLKSWAGEN Amarok Recalls
9 recalls affecting the VOLKSWAGEN Amarok (0–2025).
9
Active recalls
0
Resolved recalls
9
Total recalls
What this means for VOLKSWAGEN Amarok owners
9 of 9 notices for this model are active and 0 are resolved. The most recent notice was published 30 Sept 2025. Each notice below carries the exact hazard, remedy and supplier contact details.
Safety-recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall. If a notice below covers your vehicle, contact that supplier.
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All Recalls
2025 VOLKSWAGEN Amarok
Due to a software issue, the electromechanical brake servo control unit may switch off. As a result, the braking assistance could be reduced, requiring greater pedal force and potentially increasing the vehicle’s stopping distance.
Light Vehicle
30 Sept 2025
2023–2024 VOLKSWAGEN Amarok
Due to a manufacturing defect, the driver's seat belt may have been incorrectly anchored. As a result, the seat belt may not operate as intended.
Light Vehicle
26 Nov 2024
2023 VOLKSWAGEN Amarok
Due to a manufacturing defect, the rear driveshaft bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened during production and could become loose and detach. If this occurs, it may lead to a sudden loss of motive power.
Light Vehicle
30 Nov 2023
2023 VOLKSWAGEN Amarok
Due to a manufacturing defect, the front drive shaft may become damaged and break. If this occurs, it could lead to a sudden loss of motive power.
Light Vehicle
13 Nov 2023
2016–2019 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK
The cable for the spare wheel winch can be weakened and snap when used under certain conditions (extreme dirt/dust exposure). The spare wheel will then only be secured by the secondary securing strap.
Light Vehicle
10 Mar 2021
2016–2017 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK
Due to a production fault, the front seat wiring harness may be damaged.
Light Vehicle
18 July 2019
2016–2018 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK
A clip fitted incorrectly during production may damage the power steering return hose. Hydraulic fluid could be discharged and a loss of power steering assistance would be experienced.
Light Vehicle
3 Jan 2018
0 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK
On certain Amarok vehicles the bolts for the front brake callipers may not have been tightened with the specified torque.
Light Vehicle
15 June 2015
0 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK
A limited number of Amarok vehicles had fuel pipes incorrectly positioned during production. This defect, combined with vibrations in the engine bay, may lead to chafing or cracks developing in the fuel pipes. In addition, a secondary issue has been identified with genuine towbars fitted to the same range of Amarok vehicles. The towball does not comply with the height requirements of ADR 62/02.
Light Vehicle
19 Nov 2013
VOLKSWAGEN Amarok recall questions
How do I check if my VOLKSWAGEN Amarok has a recall?
Browse the recall notices listed on this page - each shows the model years affected. For an instant answer on a specific vehicle, paste its VIN into the RecallAU search; it checks your car against every published Australian recall list in one go.
Is the recall check free?
Yes. RecallAU is free to use, and so are the repairs - under Australian law, repairs carried out as part of a vehicle safety recall are provided free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall.
What do I do if my VOLKSWAGEN Amarok is recalled?
Open the matching recall below to read the hazard and remedy, then contact the supplier named on the notice. The supplier arranges and pays for the repair. Registering your vehicle on RecallAU gets you an email alert if a new recall is published for it.
Buying a used VOLKSWAGEN Amarok - what should I check?
Check this page for outstanding recalls across the model years you are considering, then run the specific vehicle's VIN through the search page before you buy. An unrepaired safety recall is a repair bill you inherit.
Recall facts on this page reference the official notices published by suppliers on vehiclerecalls.gov.au, linked from each recall above. RecallAU is an independent service and not a government website.