Volkswagen Brazil Recall: 1 in 4 Vehicles at Risk of Rolling Away

Volkswagen has issued a maximum-level safety alert in Brazil after a massive recall affecting more than a quarter of vehicles from six popular model lines. The recall covers the Polo, Polo Track, Tera, Nivus, T-Cross, and Virtus, with the automaker warning that affected cars can move on their own, even when parked.

The defect involves a potential failure in the transmission system that could allow vehicles to roll unexpectedly. That poses serious risks: cars rolling into people, smashing through gates, or causing collisions. The scale of the recall is striking, over one in four vehicles from these lines are involved, making it one of the largest safety actions Volkswagen has taken in the country.

Owners of the affected models should contact authorized Volkswagen dealerships immediately for a free inspection and repair. The company has not released a full count of vehicles impacted, but the warning is clear: park these cars with extra caution until they are fixed. For drivers in Brazil, this is not a minor issue, it is a call to action to prevent potential injuries or property damage.