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Service campaigns and recalls

Service campaigns and recalls

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Service Campaigns and Recalls

Volkswagen Group Australia is dedicated to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value and, as part of our constant efforts to ensure ongoing customer satisfaction and safety, service campaigns and/or recalls may be introduced from time to time. In addition to notifying existing owners in writing of any existing recall, this webpage has been set up to ensure owners have current and up to date information readily available regarding manufacturing defects or other technical problems affecting Volkswagen vehicles. This VIN Checker tool will provide owners with details relating to any outstanding and completed service campaigns and/or recalls. Enter your 17 character (both alpha and numeric) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the box below to check if any service campaign and/or recall applies to your Volkswagen vehicle.

How do I locate my VIN?

Your VIN is listed in numerous documents, including your vehicle registration certificate issued by the vehicle registration body in your state or territory, finance statement and/or insurance paperwork.

You can also find your VIN at the bottom of your windscreen (as you look into the vehicle from the outside, as shown in the diagram to the right).

If you are unable to locate the VIN, or require further information, please contact our Customer Experience Contact Centre on 1800 607 822.

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Take care when you enter the VIN details of your vehicle. Failure to input these correctly could return an incorrect result.

The recall campaign status update may be delayed up to 3 business days following the completion and submission of any recall or service campaign performed on the vehicle. Please contact our toll-free Customer Experience Team on 1800 607 822 or email [email protected] to confirm the recall campaign status if this information is required immediately.

Dear Volkswagen Customer,

We confirm that your Volkswagen vehicle with Vehicle Identification Number {{ vin }} is not affected by any active service campaign or recall. Below is a summary of the historical service campaigns and/or recalls that have already been performed on VIN {{ vin }} (if applicable).

We confirm that your Volkswagen vehicle with Vehicle Identification Number {{ vin }} is/was affected by the following active service campaign or recall. In addition to the active service campaigns/recalls, we have also included a summary of the historical service campaigns and/or recalls (if applicable) for VIN {{ vin }}. Please refer to the row titled “Status” to determine if a service campaign/recall is outstanding or complete.

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Service Campaign/Recall Description	{{ ind_rec.serviceCampaignDescription }}
Repair Date	{{ ind_rec.repairDate }}
Status (Complete or Outstanding)	{{ ind_rec.status }}

Note - If repair date is 01/01/1900 it means our records are incomplete and the repair date is unknown. For further information or assistance please email [email protected].

Takata Airbag Safety Recall

If the Takata Airbag Safety Recall affects your vehicle, we recommend that you refer to the following dedicated webpage for more detailed information:

Takata Airbag Safety Recall

Your Vehicle with the Vehicle Identification Number {{ vin }} is not affected by any campaign. If you have any questions, please contact our toll-free Volkswagen Recall Campaign Helpline on 1800 504 076 between 8:30am and 8:00pm Monday to Friday (AEDT) or email us at [email protected].

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Your Vehicle with the Vehicle Identification Number {{ vin }} is not affected by any campaign. If you have any questions, please contact our toll-free Volkswagen Recall Campaign Helpline on 1800 504 076 between 8:30am and 8:00pm Monday to Friday (AEDT) or email us at [email protected].

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Keeping your details up to date

As part of the recall process, Volkswagen will notify registered owners of affected vehicles by mail, in addition to other methods. To assist Volkswagen to contact the current owner of the vehicle, Volkswagen urges all customers in Australia to contact our toll-free Volkswagen Recall Campaign Helpline on 1800 504 076 between 8:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday (AEDT) or email us at [email protected] to update their contact details. Alternatively, customers can submit an Online Owner Amendment Form by clicking the button below and selecting the ‘Ownership Amendment’ tab.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a recall? Recalls address any potential 'safety related' defect, due to a feature of design or construction that could pose a risk to the driver, vehicle occupants, or other road users. In the interest of safety, any recall affecting your vehicle should be completed immediately. What is a service campaign? Service campaigns are not safety-related. As technology improves, there may be instances where a manufacturer has developed new components or improvements that will help to enhance the overall performance of your vehicle. The enhancements will be applied to your vehicle when you take it to a Volkswagen Dealer, normally during routine servicing and repairs. Volkswagen will not usually write to customers advising them of service campaigns. How can I find out if my vehicle is affected by a recall? You can use the VIN Checker tool above to identify if there are any current or completed recalls for your vehicle. In addition, if your vehicle has been affected by a recall, Volkswagen will contact the current owner by post to let them know and to advise them of the next steps. How can I find out if my vehicle is affected by a service campaign? You can use the VIN Checker tool above to identify if there are any current or completed service campaigns for your vehicle. Does service campaign and/or recall work affect the warranty policy affected in any way? No - service campaigns and/or recalls do not affect the warranty policy on your vehicle, nor your rights generally under the Australian Consumer Law. Will there be a charge for service campaign and/or recall work? No - there is no charge for service campaign and/or recall work. Do recalls have an expiration date? No - service campaign and/or recall work do not have an expiration date. How long does the repair take and what precisely does the repair involve? Each service or recall campaign rectification will vary depending on the work required. Volkswagen recommends you contact your local Volkswagen Dealer to discuss the specific service/recall campaign to determine the repair time which will be carried out at no cost to you. Can I have the recall carried out all over Australia? All Volkswagen Dealers in Australia have been informed of all active service and recall campaigns. Do I have to make an appointment? Yes, that is important. Your Volkswagen Dealer wants to ensure that parts (if required) are readily available to ensure that you are back on the road as soon as possible. There is an active recall on my vehicle. Is a loan vehicle available? Alternate transportation can vary depending on the service campaign and/or recall. Please contact your local Volkswagen Dealer for further information. What if I am no longer the owner? If you are no longer the owner of this vehicle, please complete the online Owner Amendment Form on our website: https://www.volkswagen.com.au/app/locals/about/contact-us (and selecting the ‘Ownership Amendment’ tab) or email us at: [email protected] so that we can make attempt to make contact with the new owner. If I have further queries, who can I contact? You can contact our toll-free Volkswagen Recall Campaign Hotline on 1800 504 076, between 8:30am and 8:00pm Monday to Friday (AEDT). What if I require translators or interpreters? You can contact the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) on (02) 6260 3035 for free of charge translators and interpreters, between 9:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday. I have a hearing or speech impairment, how do I obtain assistance? If you require further assistance from us and are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, please contact the National Relay Service for Consumers at https://nrscaptions.nrscall.gov.au/nrs/captionrelay.

Last updated: 29/12/2025

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Please make sure all your contact details are up to date so we can contact you with important recall information.

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Help and advice

If you have any further queries, contact our toll-free Recall Campaign Helpline between 8:30am and 8:00pm Monday to Friday (AEDT).

Call 1800 504 076

Contact a Dealer

Recalls are preformed free of charge and can be carried out at any authorised Volkswagen Dealer, nationally.

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Alternatively, customers can book a service online via our Book a Service tool.

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