Recalls & faults: Volkswagen NF Amarok (2022-on)

Recalls: Volkswagen NF Amarok

Overview

Recalls are issued for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Manufacturers or importers seek to inform the original buyer if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. However, manufacturers or importers may not have the contact details of subsequent owners. Please note that the recalls below 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 NF Amarok

2023 Volkswagen NF Amarok: front driveshaft may break

In November 2023, recall campaign 39F7 was issued for 2023 Volkswagen NF Amarok vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect, the front driveshaft may become damaged and break. If this occurred, the vehicle would experience a sudden loss of motive power which could increase the risk of injury to both vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005829.

2023 Volkswagen NF Amarok: rear driveshaft bolts could become loose and detach

In November 2023, recall campaign 39F8 was issued for 2023 Volkswagen Amarok vehicles because the rear driveshaft bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. The driveshaft bolts could therefore become loose and detach. If this occurred, the vehicle may experience a sudden loss of motive power. This condition could increase the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and/or other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005838.

Problems and faults: Volkswagen NF Amarok

Overview

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