Volkswagen has issued a recall affecting 15,541 vehicles, including the 2022-2024 Tiguan SUVs and 2023 Arteon sedans, due to a defect in the rearview camera control unit. The software issue may cause the camera image to fail at startup, increasing the risk of a crash.
Why Is Volkswagen Recalling These Vehicles?
A software error prevents the rearview camera from displaying when the vehicle is put in reverse or when the parking assistance button is pressed. Although parking assistance sensors still function, a missing rearview camera image can pose a significant safety risk. Volkswagen identified this issue in late 2023 and decided to issue a recall in early February 2025.
Affected Vehicles
- 2022-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SUVs
- 2023 Volkswagen Arteon sedans
Volkswagen’s Fix
Dealers will update the camera control unit software free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed by April 11, 2025. For questions, contact Volkswagen at 800-893-5298 and reference recall number 91NY. You can also call the NHTSA at 888-327-4236 or check their website using your vehicle’s VIN.
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