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HighNHTSA·26V321000·Announced 2027-08-05

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Rearview Camera Control Software Error

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2024 Tiguan vehicles due to a camera control unit software error that may prevent the rearview camera from displaying. This defect violates rear visibility safety standards and increases the risk of crashes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This defect affects a critical safety system (rear visibility) as defined by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 111. However, no injuries, deaths, or actual crashes have been reported. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury are scored at most as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Tiguan vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 25V082. The recall addresses a software error in the camera control unit that may occur at vehicle startup.

This error may cause the rearview camera image to not display as intended. The defect violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 111, which requires rear visibility capability. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall affects 8 vehicles with Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) that became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 27, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 for more information. Dealers will update the camera control unit software free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Volkswagen's internal recall number for this campaign is 91NF.

The recalled product

Product
2024 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Camera/Visibility System
Hazard
  • rear-camera-malfunction
  • visibility-system-failure
  • crash-risk
Affected units
8

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TIGUAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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