Recall 26V587000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall, from NHTSA Recalls
- Published by NHTSA
- Sep 10, 2026
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- NHTSA ID
- 26V587000
- NHTSA category
- Vehicle
- Applies to, as stated by NHTSA
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2025
- Component, as stated by NHTSA
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Text of the recall
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.
- Consequence stated in the recall
- 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.
- Remedy stated in the recall
- 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.
- Potentially affected units
- 49958
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 57KL
NHTSA reuses some ID numbers across record types. If its page lists more than one record, this one is the recall dated Sep 10, 2026.