VOLKSWAGEN Polo Recalls
11 recalls affecting the VOLKSWAGEN Polo (0–2021).
11
Active recalls
0
Resolved recalls
11
Total recalls
What this means for VOLKSWAGEN Polo owners
11 of 11 notices for this model are active and 0 are resolved. The most recent notice was published 16 June 2022. 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
2021 VOLKSWAGEN Polo
Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof spoiler may not have been bonded correctly and could become loose and detach from the vehicle.
Light Vehicle
16 June 2022
2021 VOLKSWAGEN Polo
Due to a manufacturing issue, the sunroof frame may not have been bonded correctly to the body and could become loose and detach from the vehicle.
Light Vehicle
27 Jan 2022
2018–2020 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
As a result of manufacturing, injectors fitted to vehicles may leak fuel into the engine when the vehicle is turned off for an extended period of time.
Light Vehicle
18 Aug 2020
2017–2019 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
The adjuster nut for the handbrake lever can loosen. This may prevent the handbrake from being fully applied.
Light Vehicle
13 Mar 2019
2017–2018 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
On MY18 Volkswagen Polo models of a limited production period, the belt buckle on the rear left seat can inadvertently become undone.
Light Vehicle
21 June 2018
0 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
On certain Polo vehicles of a limited production period, the welding on the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may fail. When in use, the towing eye may tear as a result of forces exerted on it.
Light Vehicle
31 Jan 2018
0 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
On some Polo vehicles a backrest frame, with incorrect welding, may have been fitted on the front seats.
Light Vehicle
19 June 2015
0 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
On affected vehicles, the pulley on the camshaft adjuster can break. If the camshaft adjuster fails the belt drive of the engine may also be damaged.
Light Vehicle
3 May 2015
0 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
On all affected vehicles faulty signals can be generated in the airbag control unit because of a fault in the production of an internal acceleration sensor.
Light Vehicle
11 Dec 2014
2008–2000 VOLKSWAGEN Polo
Vacuum pipes were fitted which may leak due to a production fault. This can affect the vaccuum supply to the brake servo and can lead to a loss of braking assistance.
Light Vehicle
31 May 2002
0 VOLKSWAGEN Polo
The Cigar Lighter Is Always Capable Of Activation - The Cigar Lighter Must Be Capable Of Activation Only When The Ignition Control Switch Is In The Accessory Or Engine On Position.
Light Vehicle
11 Aug 1999
VOLKSWAGEN Polo recall questions
How do I check if my VOLKSWAGEN Polo 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 Polo 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 Polo - 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.