As part of this continued commitment, we will voluntarily recall 25,928 vehicles fitted with a
7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) transmission (DQ200).
The recall will be conducted across Golf, Jetta, Polo, Passat and Caddy models produced between June 2008 and September 2011.
From July, we will formally contact owners of affected vehicles to schedule an appointment for inspection and replacement of necessary parts. Replacement of the gearbox mechatronics unit will be free of charge. Owners can continue to drive their vehicles as usual until their appointment.
The New Vehicle Warranty is for 3 years unlimited kilometres.
The Transmission Warranty for passenger vehicles is for 5 years or 150,000 km, whichever comes first.
The Paint Warranty is for 3 years unlimited kilometres.
The Corrosion warranty of the main steel body structure is 12 years unlimited kilometres. Amarok is 6 years unlimited kilometres.
Warranty for accessories fitted on the vehicle at time of delivery is 3 years unlimited kilometres warranty.
Warranty for Volkswagen Approved Parts fitted on the vehicle at the time of delivery is 2 years unlimited kilometres warranty.