Volkswagen announces the recall of 25k Polo Vivos
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has confirmed the recall of thousands of VW Polo Vivo vehicles.
The commission said on Thursday that the recall affects 25,729 vehicles.
The affected vehicles were made available for sale nationwide from February 2025 to February 2026.
This is due to the possibility that the rivet height may be outside the required specification.
“If the rivet height is out of specification, the handbrake may not engage properly or could, in rare cases, disengage unexpectedly. This may pose a safety risk, particularly when the vehicle is parked on an incline,” the NCC said in a statement.
Owners of the affected vehicles should, until the vehicle has been inspected, ensure it is parked with additional caution, such as selecting first gear for manual vehicles or “P” for automatic models, as specified in the owner’s manual.
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The vehicles should also not be parked on any slope until the inspection and any required repairs have been completed.
The NCC said it would closely monitor this recall to ensure full compliance with the Consumer Protection Act and safeguard consumer rights.
“Given the high potential risks of the defect, owners of affected vehicles are urged to immediately get their vehicles to any authorised VW dealership for inspection. Any inspection and associated repairs will be done at no cost to the vehicle owners”, said Acting Commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu.
