Volkswagen Tiguan Recall Issued for Rearview Camera Software Issue
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Volkswagen is recalling 8 model year 2024 Tiguan vehicles due to a rearview camera that may fail to display at startup.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on June 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Tiguan vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V082. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 8 units of 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V321000 and Volkswagen's recall number is 91NF. VINs involved became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 27, 2026.
What You Should Do
Dealers will update the camera control unit software free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Why This Matters
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V321000: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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