Volkswagen Caddy reliability
The Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT more often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 29.3% of 61,915 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
16 DVSA recalls for the Volkswagen Caddy
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Brake line botled connection
On affected vehicles the rear right brake line may have been tightened incorrectly leading to loss of brake fluid adversely affecting braking performance.
Fix: Replace the brake line.
Recalled models: Caddy Maxi · 2 vehicles
Brake line bolted connection
On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period a fault when tightening the rear left brake line can cause leaks from the brake hose connection. A leak can lead to a gradual loss of brake fluid. The resulting too low brake fluid level is shown with the illumination of a warning lamp or display in instrument cluster. The loss of brake fluid level can adversely affect the braking performance.
Fix: The affected rear left brake line bolted connection at the connection to the brake hose must be checked and modified.
Recalled models: CADDY · 112 vehicles
Brake line botled connection
On affected vehicles a fault when tightening the rear left brake line can cause leaks from the brake hose connection leading to a gradual loss of brake fluid.
Fix: Check and secure the affected connection. Replace affected parts if leaking.
Recalled models: Caddy Maxi · 33 vehicles
Seat belt webbing was damaged during production
Seat belt webbing was damaged during production
Fix: Affected seat belts to be replaced
Recalled models: CADDY · 2 vehicles
On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period tyres by manufacturer Maxxis were fitted that can result in cracks or dents on the inside of the tyre bead.
On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period tyres by manufacturer Maxxis were fitted that can result in cracks or dents on the inside of the tyre bead.�
Fix: On the affected vehicles the tyres by manufacturer �Maxxis� belonging to the vehicle are to be replaced.�
Recalled models: CADDY · 194 vehicles
On vehicles of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two incorrectly welded transverse links to the front axle have been fitted.
On vehicles of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two incorrectly welded transverse links to the front axle have been fitted.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the two front transverse links have to be checked and if necessary replaced.
Recalled models: CADDY · 335 vehicles
Head restraint may be insecure
On a limited production period a burr may have developed on the locking bar of the head restraint guide.
Fix: On affected vehicles the left head restraint guide on both front seats must be replaced.
Recalled models: CADDY · 61 vehicles
Cng tank may burst
Overtime external damage on the paint coat leads to corrosion on the gas tanks. A tank can burst when being filled if it has been weakened by corrosion which remained undiscovered fo many years. A bursting gas tank can cause serious or fatal injuries.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the paint syatem. If necessary the gas tanks will be replaced.
Recalled models: CADDY · 32 vehicles
Engine may start up without warning
The earth attachment for the on board power supply control unit may not be to specification. This can lead to various electrical events. In the most unfavourable case the engine may start when using the central locking remote control.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the torque of the earth attachment. If necessary the earth attachment is to be tightened to the correct specification.
Recalled models: CADDY · 6,297 vehicles
Airbag may not deploy
The drivers air bag propellant cannister may not have been fitted correctly. This may affect the deployment of the airbag.
Fix: Replace driver's air bag unit.
Recalled models: CADDY · 7 vehicles
Tailgate can drop down and cause injury
On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period Volkswagen AG has established that on vehicles of certain model years the attachment of the ball pin where the tailgate gas strut is mounted on the body can loosen and in the most unfavourable case tear off. If such damage occurs the Tailgate can drop down as one tailgate gas strut alone cannot keep it open. There is a risk of injury.
Fix: On the affected vehicles a new ball pin with a washer will be fitted . On Caddys produced from November 2003-July 2008 the welded nut inside the D pillar can loosen and fall off when replacing the pin. In these instances two support brackets with blind rivets must be fitted.
Recalled models: CADDY · 9,139 vehicles
Clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive
In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.
Recalled models: CADDY · 3,514 vehicles
Bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break
It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
Recalled models: CADDY · 4,102 vehicles
Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the servo
Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections due to a manufacturing fault. Should a vacuum pipe leak the brake servo will loose it's function. This will result in an increase of force which must be applied to the brake pedal. But will not result in a total failure of the braking system.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pipes checked and if necessary replaced.
Recalled models: CADDY · 6,774 vehicles
Brake servo vacuum pipe may crack and leak
The brake servo vacuum supply pipe may crack and leak. This could result in a loss of power assistance and require the driver to apply a lot more force to the brake pedal.
Fix: Examine the condition of the vacuum supply pipe and fit an improved quality replacement where necessary.
Recalled models: CADDY · 603 vehicles
Malfunction of air bag
The wiring to the air bag control unit can chafe on the brake/clutch lever. This may lead to malfunction of the air bag unit.
Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the air bag wiring re-routed and fixed to the bulkhead. Any wiring found to be damaged will be replaced or repaired.
Recalled models: CADDY · 909 vehicles
Checking a Volkswagen Caddy before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.