Auburn Hills, MI – July 18, 2024 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 84,432 sports cars and SUVs whose rearview cameras may not show an image. This limits visibility while backing up and increases the risk of a crash and injury.
The recall comes on the back of hundreds of warranty claims and affects the following vehicles:
- 2024 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
- 2022 – 2024 Volkswagen Golf R
- 2022 – 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Recall summary
Due to a software error, the rearview camera image in the affected vehicles may be delayed or not show up at all, limiting visibility while backing up.
Recall risks
Limited rearview visibility ups the risk of a backover crash and property damage.
Background of the recall
The recall comes on the heels of nearly 500 warranty claims. No injuries or crashes have been reported.
Other Volkswagen recalls
Malfunctioning instrument clusters and central displays were the cause of a recent Volkswagen ID.4 recall, as reported.
I.D4 cars were also at the heart of a December recall because of their flammable sunshades, also as reported.
The repair
Dealers will update the vehicles’ software free of charge.
The owners should receive notifications on August 23, 2024.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
Almost 85,000 hatchbacks and SUVs are affected by this Volkswagen rearview camera recall. To do a Volkswagen recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
