Vehicle recall R/2016/221

Volkswagen Up recall: Panoramic sunroof may detach

DVSA recall R/2016/221 names the Volkswagen Up. It was launched 9 September 2016. It covers vehicles built 1 February 2016 to 5 April 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/221
Launched: 9 September 2016
Issued by: VW
Manufacturer reference: 60C4
Vehicles: 5 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The front panel of the panorama sunroof may not have been bonded correctly. This can lead to rattling noises during a journey. If the loosening front panel is not detected this poses a danger for the following traffic.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front panel of the panorama roof.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Volkswagen Up	1 February 2016 to 5 April 2016	5

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Other recalls for these models

R/2016/145 Child lock may disengage 23 June 2016, Volkswagen Up, Volkswagen Polo, Volkswagen Tiguan and others
R/2017/079 Airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident 22 March 2017, Volkswagen Scirocco, Volkswagen Transporter, Volkswagen Crafter and others
R/2017/347 Towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may detach during use 21 December 2017, Volkswagen Polo, Volkswagen Up
R/2014/176 Unintentional airbag deployment 15 February 2015, Volkswagen Up, Volkswagen Polo
R/2013/057 Side airbag diagnostic function disabled 3 May 2013, Volkswagen Up
R/2023/178 Takata Front airbag 13 June 2023, Volkswagen Polo, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Eos and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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