VW Recalls 374 Amarok Bakkies Across South Africa

Rethabile Nyelele22 September , 2025

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Volkswagen South Africa has issued a recall for 374 Amarok bakkies after discovering a fault in the braking system.

VW informed the National Consumer Commission (NCC) that the affected models were sold between 10 January and 12 June 2025. According to the NCC, the issue stems from the electromechanical brake servo control unit, which may lead to the loss of braking assistance.

“VW has informed the NCC that these vehicles are being recalled due to the possible loss of braking assistance that may be caused by the electromechanical brake servo control unit,” said NCC spokesperson Phetho Ntaba.

While the braking system remains functional, drivers would need to apply significantly more pressure on the brake pedal. This will result in longer stopping distances, which is dangerous if the fault arises while the vehicle is in motion.

What owners should do

Customers who own an affected Amarok are urged to immediately contact an authorised Volkswagen or VW Commercial Vehicles dealership. Dealers will carry out inspections and perform the necessary repairs free of charge.

The NCC emphasised that recalls of this nature are crucial for road safety. “Product recalls are vital to ensure the safety of products in the marketplace, and prompt action is essential. The NCC is monitoring this recall in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act,” the commission stated.

A string of recalls for VW

This is not the first recall VW has announced this year. In June 2025, the company recalled 150 vehicles, including the Polo hatchback and Taigo crossover, due to faulty passenger airbags that may fail to deploy correctly.

In July, another 159 units of the latest Golf spanning the GTI and R variants were recalled for a seatbelt defect caused by improper stitching. Two weeks later, a separate recall affected 271 Polo Sedan models, which also had seatbelt issues.

Linked factory recalls

Interestingly, the Ford Ranger, which is manufactured at the same facility as the Amarok, was also recently recalled for a similar braking-related fault.

With this latest action, Volkswagen continues to work closely with regulators to ensure that mechanical flaws are resolved quickly to protect both drivers and other road users.