Volkswagen T-Cross reliability
The Volkswagen T-Cross fails its MOT less often than most cars up to 5 years old: 10% of 13,654 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.
2 DVSA recalls for the Volkswagen T-Cross
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.
A software fault in the instrument cluster control unit
A software fault in the instrument cluster control unit can lead to the driver not being shown any optical or acoustic warnings if a person on the rear seat bench is not fastened in.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the software for the instrument cluster must be updated.
Recalled models: T-CROSS · 1,104 vehicles
Curtain airbag units may have been fitted with the gas generator welded to the outlet pipe which is not fail proof
The curtain airbag unit gas generators may not be fail-proof leading to the airbags not opening completely in the event of an accident.
Fix: Replace affected airbag units.
Recalled models: T-CROSS · 35 vehicles
Checking a Volkswagen T-Cross 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.