Volkswagen recalls Tiguan SUVs that may stall, lose warning and exterior lights

Volkswagen recalls Tiguan SUVs that may stall, lose warning and exterior lights

November 3, 2026 Aleksandra Snesareva

Auburn Hills, MI – November 3, 2026 – Volkswagen (NASDAQ:VWAGY) has recalled 49,958 2025 Tiguan SUVs that stall or experience a loss of multiple safety systems. The defect raises the risk of a serious accident.

NHTSA recall number is 26V587000.

Recall summary  

The Body Control Module (BCM) is a computer that is responsible for operating multiple electrical systems in a vehicle. Due to a glitch, the BCM can reset, cutting off vehicle power, rearview camera, as well as exterior and warning lights.

Recall risks 

The loss of multiple safety systems would make it hard for the driver to operate the car. In particular, losing power when driving could result in the vehicle being hit by behind by other motorists.

The loss of rearview camera would increase the risk of a backover accident, while having no warning lights could obscure another car system needing attention. 

Other Volkswagen recalls

In May 2025, 89,000 Audis were recalled due to an oil leak that could have resulted in a fire, as reported.

In June 2026, 48,000 Volkswagen Jettas were recalled also due to the risk of catching on fire, albeit for a different reason.

The repair

To fix the VW recall issue, dealers will update the BCM software free of charge. Letters notifying owners of the recall are set to be mailed on November 6, 2026.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

Almost 50,000 vehicles are included in this Volkswagen recall. To do an Audi recall check, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.  You can use the same tool to do a Volkswagen recall check.

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Volkswagen recalls Atlas, Tiguan, Audi Q3 SUVs over risk of steering loss

Volkswagen recalls Atlas, Tiguan, Audi Q3 SUVs over risk of steering loss

October 29, 2026 Aleksandra Snesareva ,

Auburn Hills, MI – October 29, 2026 – Volkswagen (NASDAQ:VWAGY) has recalled 208,724 vehicles that may lose steering due to a fractured bolt.

The list of the affected models includes:

  • 2018 Tiguan
  • 2019 – 2021 Audi Q3
  • 2018 – 2019 Volkswagen Atlas

NHTSA recall number is 26V590000.

Recall summary  

Due to the intrusion of moisture, the bolt that attaches the steering rack to the car’s subframe may corrode and break. This could lead to the “fracture of the steering rack housing,” leaving the driver unable to control the car.

Recall risks 

Losing steering significantly increases the risk of a serious accident. While the manufacturer did not issue a do-not-drive warning, owners should get the car repaired as soon as possible.

The repair

To fix the VW recall issue, dealers will replace the “steering rack mounting bolt” free of charge. The remedy is not currently available. Owners will be notified by mail as soon as it comes out.

In the meantime, you can use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool to see if your vehicle is part of this recall.

Other Volkswagen recalls

In May 2026, 7,500 Audis were recalled due to faulty seatbelts, as reported.

In June 2026, 39,000 Taos SUVs were recalled due to a fuel leak that upped the risk of fire, also as reported.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

Enter your VIN into the MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool to run a Volkswagen or an Audi recall check.

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Volkswagen recalls Taos SUVs over fuel leak, fire risk

Volkswagen recalls Taos SUVs over fuel leak, fire risk

June 4, 2026 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – June 4, 2026 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 38,710 2025-2026 Volkswagen Taos compact SUVs that may develop a fuel leak in a crash. This defect ups the risk of a fire and injury. 

Recall summary

A gas tank has several sensors – including the fuel pressure sensor – fitted on its top side. Due to a supplier error, the pressure sensor’s wiring in the affected cars is too short and may pull the sensor out of the tank in case of a rear-end collision. This would cause a fuel leak.

Recall risks

The leak may result in a vehicle fire, significantly upping the risk of injury.

Safety tips

For tips on what to do in the event of fire, please refer to this article.

Other Volkswagen recalls

In March 2026, Volkswagen recalled nearly 50,000 Jettas that could have caught fire due to a wiring issue.

In January 2026, nearly 28,000 Audi cars and SUVs were recalled because their seat belts could have failed to secure a child.

The repair

The dealers will extend the sensor’s wiring free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by June 19, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 39,000 SUVs are affected by this Volkswagen fire recall. To do a Volkswagen recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Volkswagen recalls Jettas that may catch fire

Volkswagen recalls Jettas that may catch fire

March 19, 2026 Bojan Popic

Auburn Mills, MI – March 19, 2026 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 48,165 2025-2026 Volkswagen Jetta cars that may catch fire. This defect ups the risk of a crash and injury, or property damage.  

Recall summary

Due to “human error,” the transmission ground wire was not connected correctly during the manufacturing  process. The resulting “open electrical circuit” increases the current draw and may lead to a fire.

Recall risks

The driver or passengers could suffer serious injuries or lose their lives due to a fire. Additionally, the flames could spread to surrounding objects, causing significant property damage.

Safety tips

For information on what to do in the event of fire, please visit the following article.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the heels of six customer complaints. In three cases, the engine compartments caught fire. Fortunately, no one was injured.

Other Volkswagen recalls

In January 2026, Volkswagen recalled roughly 28,000 Audi cars with seat belts that could have failed to secure a child, as reported.

In May 2025, 89,000 Audi were recalled due to the risk of catching fire due to an oil leak, also as reported.

The repair

The dealers will inspect and repair the wire free of charge.

Owners will be notified between March 13, 2026 and May 8, 2026.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Volkswagen fire recall affects over 48,000 compact cars. To do a Volkswagen recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Volkswagen recalls ID. Buzz minivans with seatbelt defect

Volkswagen recalls ID. Buzz minivans with seatbelt defect

May 14, 2025 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – May 14, 2025 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 5,637 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric minivans over an insufficient number of seatbelts. This defect ups the risk of an injury in an accident.   

Recall summary  

The third-row bench in the affected minivans is wide enough to accommodate three occupants, but it only has two seatbelts. As a result, the person sitting in the middle will not be able to use a seatbelt.

Recall risks

The passenger will be more likely to get injured in a crash. 

Other Volkswagen recalls

In March 2025, Volkswagen recalled Atlas SUVs that could catch fire, as reported.

In April 2025, Volkswagen and Audi EVs were recalled over the risk of rollaway, also as reported.

The repair

The dealer will install an unpadded trim in the middle of the third-row bench to prevent passengers from sitting in that position. The modification will be free of charge. 

The owners should receive letters with more information by June 20, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 5,600 electric minivans are affected by this Volkswagen ID. Buzz recall. To do a Volkswagen recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Volkswagen recalls EVs over rollaway risk

Volkswagen recalls EVs over rollaway risk

April 10, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – April 10, 2025 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY), which owns the Audi brand, is recalling 60,490 EVs over incorrect gear display that may result in a vehicle rollaway.

The list of recalled models includes: 

  • 2021 – 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
  • 2022 – 2023 Audi Q4 E-TRON
  • 2022 – 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-TRON

Recall summary  

All vehicles with an automatic transmission must clearly indicate a selected gear on the instrument cluster. In the affected cars, this may not happen when the driver shifts into Neutral due to a software error.

This means that if the electronic parking brake is not engaged, the car may roll away, especially if it is on a slope or a hill. 

Recall risks

The rollaway ups the risk of an accident or property damage.

Warning signs  

The driver might notice an absence of the red parking brake warning on the dashboard. 

Other Volkswagen recalls

In September 2024, Volkswagen recalled ID.4 cars whose doors could open on their own.

In July 2024, Golf hatchbacks and Atlas SUVs were recalled over limited visibility caused by malfunctioning rearview cameras.   

The repair

Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software free of charge.   

The owners should receive letters with more information on April 4, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 60,000 EVs are affected by this VW gear position recall. To do a VW recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Volkswagen recalls Atlas SUVs over fire risk

Volkswagen recalls Atlas SUVs over fire risk 

March 20, 2025 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – March 20, 2025 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 177,493 SUVs that may catch fire. This defect increases the risk of a crash and injury or property damage.   

The recall comes on the back of several “thermal cases” and affects the following models: 

  • 2024 – 2025 Volkswagen Atlas
  • 2024 – 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Recall summary  

The affected SUVs have a decorative plastic cover over their engines, which may become loose, move out of position and come in contact with hot exhaust components. If this happens, the extreme temperatures could melt the plastic, causing a fire under the hood. 

Recall risks

If the vehicle bursts into flames, occupants can get injured or even lose their lives. In addition, the fire may spread to surrounding objects, resulting in property damage. 

Warning signs

Apart from the burning smell coming from under the hood, the driver may also notice that the plastic cover is misaligned.

Safety tips

You can find out more about what to do if your vehicle catches fire in this detailed article.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the heels of 7 “thermal cases.” The manufacturer does not state if these resulted in any injuries.

Other Volkswagen recalls

In July 2024, Volkswagen recalled Atlas SUVs and Golfs whose rearview cameras failed to show an image while reversing.  

In December 2024, hybrid Audi SUVs were recalled over the risk of fire caused by defective high-voltage batteries. 

The repair

Dealers will remove the engine cover from the affected SUVs free of charge.   

The owners should receive letters with more information by April 18, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Over 177,000 SUVs are affected by this Volkswagen loose engine cover recall. To do a Volkswagen recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Volkswagen recalls Golfs over faulty rearview cameras

Volkswagen recalls Golfs over faulty rearview cameras 

March 10, 2025 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – March 10, 2025 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 8,237 2022- 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI cars whose rearview cameras may not show an accurate image. This ups the risk of a crash while backing up. 

Recall summary  

The rearview camera in the affected cars may fail to show an image or the feed could be delayed. 

Volkswagen suspects this issue is caused by a software glitch.  

Recall risks

A malfunctioning rearview camera limits visibility while reversing, increasing the risk of a crash, injury and property damage. 

Other Volkswagen recalls

In September 2024, Volkswagen recalled ID.4 EV cars because their doors could open on their own while driving, as reported.

In July 2024, several Volkswagen models, including the Golf GTI, were recalled over the same issue with their rearview cameras, also as reported. The two recalls do not appear to be related.

The repair

The dealers will update the camera’s software free of charge. 

The owners should receive letters with more information by April 11, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Volkswagen rearview camera recall affects more than 8,000 vehicles. To do a Volkswagen recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Volkswagen recalls Audi hybrids that may catch fire

Volkswagen recalls Audi hybrids that may catch fire

December 26, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – December 26, 2024 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY), which owns the Audi brand, is recalling 4,616 hybrid cars and SUVs that may ignite. This ups the risk of an accident and injury.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 Audi A7 PHEV
  • 2022 – 2023 Audi Q5 PHEV

Recall summary  

The high-voltage battery stores electricity that powers the electric motor and other vehicle systems. In the affected hybrids, this battery may overheat and burst into flames, setting the vehicle on fire. The cause of the defect is “still under investigation.”

Recall risks

If the vehicle catches fire, car occupants can get injured or even lose their life. For more information on what to do in the event of fire, please visit this article.

Safety tips

Owners – especially those who are not opted in to share data with the manufacturer – are advised not to charge the battery until the car is repaired. In other fire recalls, manufacturers have also recommended to park the vehicles outside and away from any structures.

Other Volkswagen recalls

In December 2023, Volkswagen recalled several models, including Audi A7 cars, over the risk of reduced braking performance, as reported.  

In September 2024, ID.4 cars were recalled because their doors could open on their own while driving, also as reported.

The repair

The vehicles will receive a free software update to monitor the battery’s parameters and alert the driver if a replacement is needed. This remedy should be available in 2Q25.

Owners should receive letters with more information by January 24, 2025, and another one once the remedy is available.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Audi fire recall affects close to 5,000 hybrid cars and SUVs. To do an Audi recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Volkswagen recalls ID.4 EVs with faulty doors after US government investigation

Volkswagen recalls ID.4 EVs with faulty doors after US government investigation  

September 26, 2024 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – September 26, 2024 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 99,064 2021-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 EVs because their doors may open on their own while driving, increasing the risk of an injury. 

This recall comes on the heels of an ongoing U.S. government investigation and expands and replaces two recalls conducted last year. Cars that were repaired previously will need a new remedy. 

Recall summary  

The doors on the listed EVs are opened electronically, with the push of a button. Due to insufficiently sealed housing, water may enter the electric circuits within the door mechanism and cause shorts, which can cause the door to open on its own. 

Recall risks

Doors that open unexpectedly while driving increase the risk of a side collision, property damage and injury, as reported.

Warning signs 

A failing door mechanism may generate a “clicking sound similar to door being locked or unlocked.”

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the back of an ongoing investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the U.S. government auto safety regulator, as reported.

This investigation aimed to find out if previous recalls conducted by the manufacturer were enough to rectify the issue.  

Other VW ID.4 recalls

In June 2024, VW recalled 2021-2023 ID.4 EVs whose instrument clusters and central displays would go blank, as reported.

In December 2023, 2023-2024 ID.4 were recalled due to flammable sunshades, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will inspect the door handles and replace them be free of charge.  

Owners should receive notifications by mail on November 1, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This VW door handle recall affects nearly 100,000 ID.4 EVs. To do a VW recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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