Volkswagen Amarok Wheel Hub Replacement Parts

The Amarok first generation ran from 2010 to 2020 in the UK market, with a facelift arriving around 2016. Wheel hubs within the same generation are often interchangeable, but changes introduced at the 2016 facelift — including potential brake upgrades — mean you should confirm with the breaker against your registration before assuming a pre-facelift hub fits a post-facelift truck. Never assume fitment without that check.

A 2015 Amarok sits in the pre-facelift first generation, while a 2017 model falls after the 2016 facelift, so there is a known generation boundary between them. Running gear can change at a facelift, including hub and bearing carrier specs tied to brake size, so this is not a straightforward swap. Ask the breaker to check both vehicles against their registrations before you buy.

Yes, it can — larger engines often come with bigger brakes, and the hub must match the brake assembly fitted to your vehicle. The Amarok was offered with a range of TDI engines including 2.0-litre four-cylinder units and a 3.0-litre V6, and the V6 models in particular may carry uprated brakes front and rear. Always tell the breaker your exact engine size and registration so they can match the correct hub spec.

Trim level alone — whether Trendline, Highline, or Aventura — does not affect the wheel hub specification; the hub is determined by generation, engine size, and axle position rather than interior or cosmetic grade. However, higher trims like Aventura were more commonly supplied with the V6 engine, so the practical difference you may encounter is engine-related rather than trim-related. Confirm the engine and year with the breaker rather than relying on trim name alone.

For the front axle, yes — NS (nearside, passenger side) and OS (offside, driver side) hubs can differ due to the ABS sensor position and in some cases hub geometry, so always specify which side you need. Rear hubs on the Amarok may be symmetrical, but it is still good practice to confirm the side with the breaker when ordering. Getting the side wrong can mean the ABS wiring does not reach or the part simply will not seat correctly.

The Amarok was sold across Europe and other markets, and in many respects the running gear is shared, but regional spec differences — particularly around brake sizes tied to payload or towing ratings — can affect hub compatibility. UK-supplied Amaroks should ideally be matched with parts from other UK or equivalent-spec vehicles where possible. Give the breaker both registrations and ask them to cross-reference the hub part number before committing to a purchase.