Volkswagen T-Roc reliability
The Volkswagen T-Roc fails its MOT less often than most cars up to 5 years old: 9.2% of 50,726 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.
9 DVSA recalls for the Volkswagen T-Roc
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.
Checking front seat backrest frame/301
On affected vehicles there is a possibility a faulty part was fitted in the backrest frame of the front seats.
Fix: Check the seat back rest and replace if necessary.
Recalled models: T-Roc Cabriolet · 5 vehicles
Faulty wheel bearing housings can fail and break prematurely
Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.
Fix: Inspect the vehicle and if necessary replace the rear left wheel bearing housing.
Recalled models: T-Roc Cabriolet · 3 vehicles
Engine compartment covers could come loose from their attachment
On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.
Fix: On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.
Recalled models: T-ROC · 7,579 vehicles
The retractor of the three point automatic seat belt on the front right seat may be faulty.
The retractor of the three-point automatic seat belt on the front right seat may be faulty.
Fix: The three-point automatic seat belt of the front right seat is to be replaced.
Recalled models: T-Roc · 34 vehicles
The electric parking brake can be unintentionally released when disengaging the clutch pedal
The electric parking brake can be unintentionally released when disengaging the clutch pedal.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the brake control unit has to be recoded
Recalled models: T-Roc · 1,390 vehicles
The bonded joint between the upper and lower section of the rear spoiler may be faulty
The bonding of the upper and lower sections of the rear spoiler may be faulty.
Fix: Inspect and repair or replace the spoiler if required.
Recalled models: T-ROC · 6,830 vehicles
Rear seat bench welded connection may not be correctly performed
The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
Fix: Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
Recalled models: T-ROC · 4,027 vehicles
Electric parking brake can be unintentionally released whwn disengaging the clutch pedal
The electro-mechanical park brake may be released inappropriately.
Fix: The software for the brake control will be updated.
Recalled models: T-ROC · 3,327 vehicles
Key information about passeger protection systems is not included in owner's manual
Owner's Manuals with incomplete information about the restraint system were delivered. Warnings instructions and information for 'Proactive Passenger Protection System' 'Airbag System' and 'Transporting Children Safely' are missing from the Owner's Manual. Without correct instruction it is possible for someone to unknowingly put another in danger.
Fix: Notify the vehicle owners so a supplement can be be added to the Owner�s Manual.
Recalled models: T-ROC · 2,926 vehicles
Checking a Volkswagen T-Roc 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.