2025 Volkswagen Tiguan recall: software
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 10, 2026. It covers about 49,958 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 49,958
- reported
- Sep 10, 2026
- owners notified
- Oct 6, 2026
- related complaints
- 18
Electrical system: body control module: software
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A software error may cause the body control module (BCM) system to reset. This may result in the ignition switching off, resulting in an engine stall. It can also lead to a loss of certain controls, warning lights, exterior lighting, or failure of the rearview camera system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," as well as FMVSS numbers 111 and 108.
- Risk
- An unexpected engine stall, loss of exterior lighting or warning lights, or failure of the rearview camera system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57KL. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on September 17, 2026.
Recall number 26V587000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2025 2025
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 26V587000
Is there a recall on the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan software?
Yes. Recall 26V587000, reported on September 10, 2026, covers about 49,958 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V587000?
Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57KL. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on September 17, 2026.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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