Recalls: Volkswagen T6 Transporter
Overview
OverviewManufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Volkswagen T6 Transporter
Volkswagen T6 Transporter: folded passenger airbag
In May 2016, a recall was issued for Volkswagen T6 Transporter vehicles because the front left side airbag may not deploy correctly in the event of a collision because of an incorrectly folded airbag. The effectiveness of the front left side airbag may be reduced, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants of the front passenger seat. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-001405.
2017 model year Volkswagen T6 Transporter: airbag and/or belt tensioner may not deploy
In April 2017, a recall was issued for 2017 Volkswagen T6 Transporter vehicles. In the event of a collision, variations in the mixture ratio of propellant for the airbag and belt tensioner may prevent them from deploying; failure to deploy would increase the risk of injury to occupants. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-001406.
2017-18 model year Volkswagen T6 Transporter: short circuit for power sliding doors
In August 2019, recall campaign 58D7 was issued for 2017-18 model year Volkswagen T6 Transporter vehicles that had short wheelbases, a power-operated rear lid and power sliding doors. For these vehicles, water may enter the vehicle’s interior and enter the control unit for the power sliding doors – this could cause a short-circuit with local heat damage. If air was supplied through open windows, doors or the sliding roof a fire could occur. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-001406.
2020-21 Volkswagen T6 Transporter: front doors may open while driving
In January 2022, recall campaign 57I1 was issued for 2020-21 Volkswagen T6 Transporter vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the locking mechanism on the front doors may not latch and could remain stuck in the open position. If this occurred, the door could open while the vehicle was being driven; this condition increased the risk of injury to vehicle occupants or other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005046.
Problems and faults: Volkswagen T6 Transporter
Overview
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Problems and faults: Volkswagen T6 Transporter
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Volkswagen T6 Transporter.
