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Volkswagen T-Cross I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns
2
of 5 versions affected
5
official RappelConso notices
2

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

VersionRecalls
  • 1.0 TSI 95Petrol · 95 hp
  • 1.0 TSI 115Petrol · 115 hp
  • 1.0 TSI 116 DSG7Petrol · 116 hp
  • 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7Petrol · 150 hp
  • 1.6 TDI 95Diesel · 95 hp

Each campaign in detail

  1. Curtain airbags that may deploy poorly (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    On T-Crosses built between late May and June 2019, the weld on the gas generator nozzle of the curtain airbags may be faulty: in the event of an accident, the airbag may not inflate properly. Volkswagen launched a recall (code 69AN, European Rapex alert 17/2020) to replace the parts concerned free of charge.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 116 DSG7, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 95
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Rear seat belt reminder not working (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    A software fault in the instrument cluster control unit can prevent the visual and audible alert when a rear passenger has not fastened their seat belt. The remedy is a software update for the instrument cluster, carried out free of charge at an approved workshop in about half an hour.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 116 DSG7, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 95
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

  • 24 January 2023 — Sur tous les véhicules t-cross touchés, une erreur logicielle dans l’unité de commande de l’ensemble d’instruments peut entraîner l’absence d’avertissement visuel ou sonore lorsque les passagers du siège arrière ne sont pas attachés à leur ceinture de sécurité, ce qui augmente le risque de blessures.

    Models or references
    T-cross voiture de tourisme
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)

  • 27 May 2021 — Le joint sur la buse de décharge du générateur de gaz pour le coussin gonflable rideau aurait pu être soudé de manière inappropriée. En cas d’accident déclenchant le sac gonflable rideau, l’articulation pourrait échouer à altérer la bonne gonflage du coussin gonflable, augmentant ainsi le risque de blessures.

    Models or references
    T-cross voiture de tourisme
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

  1. Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
  2. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
  3. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

ModelRecallsKnown faultsReliability
Renault Captur II015.0/5
Peugeot 2008 II033.0/5
Toyota Yaris Cross I00not rated
Citroën C3 Aircross I032.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Volkswagen T-Cross I had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Volkswagen T-Cross I: Curtain airbags that may deploy poorly (recall) ; Rear seat belt reminder not working (recall).

Which versions of the Volkswagen T-Cross I are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Volkswagen T-Cross I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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