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The fault could cause the driver’s seatbelt to not operate as intended in an accident, according to the recall notice.
VW Australia has recalled 716 examples of its 2023 to 2024 Volkswagen Amarok ute, citing a potential fault with the driver’s seatbelt which may not operate as intended in the event of an accident.
The affected vehicles are stamped 2023 to 2024 models.
The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a manufacturing defect, the driver's seat belt may have been incorrectly anchored. As a result, the seat belt may not operate as intended.”
“In the event of an accident, if the seat belt does not operate as intended, the occupant may not receive the full protection of the seatbelt system. This could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.
| Date of recall notice | 26 November 2024 |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Amarok |
| Year | 2023 - 2024 |
| Vehicles affected | 716 |
| VIN list | Click here to download the list of affected VINs |
| Contact link | Click here to contact the manufacturer |
A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 716 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.
The recall for the Amarok appears to be related to a issue for the heavily-related 2022 Ford Ranger and Ford Everest, which were called back in April 2023 for an incorrectly assembled driver’s seatbelt.
The Ford Ranger and Ford Everest are manufactured in Thailand for the Australian market, while the Volkswagen Amarok is sourced from a Ford factory in South Africa.
Volkswagen Australia advises it will contact affected vehicle owners to have the work carried out, free of charge.
Owners can contact Volkswagen Australia by calling 1800 504 076 or emailing [email protected].
To have your vehicle checked, find your closest Volkswagen dealership by clicking here.
Jordan is a motoring journalist based in Melbourne with a lifelong passion for cars. He has been surrounded by classic Fords and Holdens, brand-new cars, and everything in between from birth, with his parents’ owning an automotive workshop in regional Victoria. Jordan started writing about cars in 2021, and joined the Drive team in 2024.
