What is the most common problem with Volkswagen Amarok? Is it the engine, transmissions, electronics, suspension or reliability? Owner experience in our forum, or the number of recalls involving specific car parts, may provide the answer.
Recent Volkswagen Amarok Problems
VW AMAROK (2016 – 2018) – THE CABLE OF THE SPARE WHEEL
VW AMAROK (31/08/2016 – 22/11/2018) RECALL: Problem description: The lift cable of the spare wheel winch could snap under certain conditions.
VW AMAROK – AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
VW AMAROK ( 01/06/2013 – 15/06/2013) DEFECT: The drivers air bag propellant cannister may not have been fitted correctly. This may affect the deployment of the airbag.
VW AMAROK – FRONT WHEELS MAY LOCK
VW AMAROK ( 01/09/2014 – 01/04/2015) DEFECT: The retaining bolts for the front calipers may not have been tightened to the specified torque. The caliper may loosen wedge against the wheel rim and lock the wheel. Detachment of the caliper may happen.
If you wish to know more about possible problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Volkswagen Owners’ Reviews.
Latest EU Rapex Volkswagen Amarok Problems
- Volkswagen Amarok (2025)on 06/02/2026
There could be a loss of braking power from the electronic brake booster (EBB) module. If the power brake assist fails, brake pedal travel and braking distance […]
- Volkswagen Amarok (2022 – 2023)on 15/11/2024
The seat belt potentially has not been routed through anchorage eyelet, but through the plastic cover only. The plastic cover will tear under load, offering no […]
- Volkswagen Amarok (2016 – 2020)on 11/10/2020
The winch rope that is used to attach the spare wheel under the vehicle and the additional strap fitted as a secondary safety device may break. This may cause […]
Currently 7104 Recalls