Overview
- The recall covers vehicles sold nationwide between February 2025 and February 2026, as confirmed by Volkswagen Group Africa and the NCC.
- VW informed regulators that the rivet height on the handbrake lever may be out of specification, which can prevent proper engagement or cause rare unexpected release.
- Owners are urged to take affected cars to any authorised Volkswagen dealership for immediate inspection, with any required repairs provided at no cost.
- Until inspected, drivers are advised not to park on slopes and to secure vehicles using first gear for manuals or Park for automatics as outlined in the owner’s manual.
- The NCC says it is monitoring compliance under the Consumer Protection Act, and the Polo Vivo’s status as 2025’s best‑selling passenger car highlights the scale of the recall.