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Volkswagen Amarok 2H common faults.

2010–2020. The fault list covers this generation and the engines in it. If the listing gives the exact version, pick it below.

Volkswagen Amarok 2H

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What to watch for

What can go wrong on this car?

The list covers the generation, the engines and the transmissions. Once you pick the version, only the faults that apply to it stay.

2.0 BiTDI: stretching timing chain

critical

The timing chain of the twin turbo 2.0 BiTDI starts to stretch above 160,000 km, sooner on the most powerful version.

It can affect every car in this generation.

Repair: 2,500–5,000 EUR

Official recall7 recallsShow

The manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done. The list covers the whole generation. We did not filter it by model year. Some apply only to a narrower production window.

A12/00153/20Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The glue that holds the glass side-windows on the hardtop has insufficient adhesion due to a manufacturing error. As a result, the windows may become detached from the vehicle, posing a risk to the following traffic.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/00220/20Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to the general public. There is a possibility that certain safety systems of these cars are not correctly modified for street use.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/00221/20Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to the general public. There is a possibility that certain safety systems of these cars are not correctly modified for street use.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/0041/18Safety recallFire, Injuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The servo return pipe to the steering box could be damaged by a hose clamp and/or by coming into contact with the body of the wheel housing. A damaged pipe could leak hydraulic oil on to hot components or the brake disk, leading to the risk of a fire or an accident.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/01334/20Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

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 the spare wheel to fall onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/0387/17Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

Some vehicles have differences in the mixture ratio for the initiating device, which could lead to the driver and passenger airbag or seat-belt pre-tensioner not activating in the event of an accident.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/1329/19Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

A wiring harness could be damaged when the seat is adjusted to the lowest position. Damage to a wire may lead to localised scorching and to the seat moving independently, increasing the risk of losing control over the vehicle.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

2H · 2010–2020

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151 versions

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Neighbouring generations

2H · 2010–2020

2H (2010-2020). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.

Previous generation

This is the earliest.

This generation

2H · 2010–2020

Next generation

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Common questions

About this generation

Which years does this page cover?

2010–2020. The changeover year can fall in two generations. If the listing is from that year, look at the neighbour too.

Does the fault apply to every car like this?

No. It depends on the engine and the transmission too.

Is it free?

The fault list is.

Information, not an expert opinion

We write the descriptions, and we put the source next to them. A person reviews them before they go out. They are still information, not a technical expert opinion.

  • A fault on the list does not mean the car you are looking at has it.
  • A fault missing from the list does not mean the model is fault-free. Write-ups are made model by model. Not all of them are done.
  • You decide whether to buy. This is no substitute for an inspection. That needs a workshop and a history check.
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