Vehicle recall R/2022/320

Volkswagen Caddy recall: On vehicles of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two

DVSA recall R/2022/320 names the Volkswagen Caddy. It was launched 4 November 2022. It covers vehicles built 19 April 2021 to 12 July 2022.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/320
Launched: 4 November 2022
Issued by: VW
Manufacturer reference: 40S5
Vehicles: 335 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On vehicles of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two incorrectly welded transverse links to the front axle have been fitted.

The fix

On the affected vehicles the two front transverse links have to be checked and if necessary replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Volkswagen Caddy	19 April 2021 to 12 July 2022	335

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Other recalls for these models

R/2023/129 On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period tyres by manufacturer Maxxis were fitted that can result in cracks or dents on the inside of the tyre bead. 18 April 2023, Volkswagen Caddy
R/2023/177 Seat belt webbing was damaged during production 25 April 2023, Volkswagen Caddy
R/2024/289 Brake line botled connection 15 July 2024, Volkswagen Caddy
R/2024/343 Brake line bolted connection 4 September 2024, Volkswagen Caddy
R/2024/496 Brake line botled connection 12 December 2024, Volkswagen Caddy
R/2018/134 Head restraint may be insecure 11 May 2018, Volkswagen Caddy

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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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