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Passenger car — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2025-11-07

Origin: Germany

Volkswagen passenger car differential spring pin incorrectly installed, causing oil leak and power loss

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-11-07
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	VW
Models affected	ID.3
Defect	An incorrectly installed spring pin in the differential could cause a housing rupture with an oil leak and loss of power transmission. In the event of sudden loss of power transmission, the vehicle may be difficult to control. Moreover, the leaking oil can pose a danger to following traffic. There is a risk of accident.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/03905/25
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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