Volkswagen Tiguan Recall Over Body Control Module Software Error
NHTSA classifies this as an Electrical/Software recall. An electrical or software recall addresses a defect in a vehicle's wiring, sensors, control units, or the software that governs them, rather than a purely mechanical part. Electrical/Software recalls make up 11% of the 637 NHTSA vehicle recalls Areazine has archived (71 of them).
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- Hazard category
- Electrical/Software
- Share of archive
- 11% of 637 recalls
- Source
- NHTSA
- Published
- September 18, 2026
An electrical or software recall addresses a defect in a vehicle's wiring, sensors, control units, or the software that governs them, rather than a purely mechanical part.
Record status: a point-in-time snapshot of NHTSA's recall notice. Confirm your exact VIN is affected via NHTSA's own VIN lookup tool before acting, since recall scope is set by build date and trim, not model year alone.
What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. 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, 102, 111, and 108.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 49,958 units of 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. The recall is identified by NHTSA Campaign Number 26V587000 and Volkswagen recall number 57KL. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 17, 2026.
What You Should Do
Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 6, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Why This Matters
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.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V587000
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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