United StatesCertain 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles are recalled; VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 17, 2026 (NHTSA campaign 26V587000, manufacturer campaign 57KL) and up to 49,958 units may be affected. A software error may cause the body control module (BCM) to reset, which can switch off the ignition causing an engine stall and can cause loss of certain controls, warning lights, exterior lighting, or rearview camera failure; dealers will update the BCM software free of charge, owner letters are expected November 6, 2026, and Volkswagen customer service can be reached at 1-800-893-5298.
What's being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) 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, "Controls and Displays," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," as well as FMVSS numbers 111 and 108.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V587000; Manufacturer campaign 57KL
The hazard
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.
What to 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57KL. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 17, 2026.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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