Recalls: Volkswagen Mk.6 Polo
Overview
Manufacturers, 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 Mk.6 Polo
Volkswagen AW1 Polo: left rear seat buckle could come undone
In June 2018, a recall was issued for Volkswagen AW1 Polo vehicles. For some of these vehicles, the belt buckle on the left rear seat could inadvertently come undone. If this occurred, the passenger would not be secured by the restraint system and this posed a risk of injury in the event of a collision or hard braking. For the VINs of the recalled Volkswagen Polo vehicles, please see PRA 2018/16818.
2018-19 model year Volkswagen AW1 Polo: handbrake may not fully engage
In March 2019, recall campaign 46H9 was issued for 2018-19 model year Volkswagen AW1 Polo vehicles. The adjuster nut for the handbrake lever in these vehicles could loosen – this could prevent the handbrake from being fully applied. If the handbrake lever could not be fully applied, the handbrake may not completely engage such that the vehicle may roll downhill, posing a hazard to occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/17383.
2018-20 Volkswagen AW1 Polo with 3 cylinder engine: fuel may leak into cylinders
In August 2020, recall campaign 24FO was issued for Volkswagen AW1 Polo vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 1 October 2018 to 31 March 2020. As a result of a manufacturing error, injectors fitted to these vehicles could leak fuel into the engine when the vehicle was turned off for an extended period of time. Consequently, the vehicle may not meet the required emission standards the next time the vehicle was driven. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18453.
2021 Volkswagen AW1 Polo: sunroof frame could detach
In January 2022, recall campaign 60F2 was issued for 2021 Volkswagen AW1 Polo vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the sunroof frame may not have been bonded correctly to the body; the sunroof frame could therefore become loose and detach from the vehicle. If the sunroof frame detached from the vehicle, there was an increased risk of injury to road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005045.
2021 Volkswagen AW1 Polo: roof spoiler could detach
In June 2022, recall campaign 66N3 was issued for 2021 Volkswagen AW1 Polo vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof spoiler may not have been bonded correctly. The roof spoiler could therefore detach and, if this occurred, there was an increased risk of injury to road users. To fix, the spoiler was to be replaced and properly bonded. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005463.
2021 Volkswagen AW1 Polo: faulty seatbelt warning
In February 2023, recall campaign 90V6 was issued for 2021 Volkswagen AW1 Polo vehicles. Due to a software fault, the visual and acoustic seatbelt warning system may not operate as intended. If the driver was unaware of an unfastened seatbelt, there was an increased risk of injury if the vehicle was involved in a collision. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005623.
Problems and faults: Volkswagen Mk.6 Polo
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Volkswagen Mk.6 Polo
No information regarding common problems and faults for the Volkswagen Mk.6 Polo is currently available.
