Volkswagen Fox: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 15,942 Volkswagen Fox cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 1989 and 2013.
The RDW lists 4 recalls for this model; 20.7% of registered cars still have an open recall.
3.7% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
Check a specific Volkswagen Fox
Free: APK expiry, insurance, open recall and odometer verdict. The full report adds every APK inspection with its defects.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 15,942 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 20.7% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 3.7% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 1989 to 2013 |
All Volkswagen Fox passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 14,290 |
| 2023-05-30 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 2 |
| 2022-10-04 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 1 |
| 2020-01-02 | other | – | 1 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
Does the Volkswagen Fox have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 4 recalls. 20.7% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
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Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.