2025 Volkswagen Tiguan recall: Body Control Module (BCM) May Reset Unexpectedly/FMVSS 101, 102
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 10, 2026.
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- What's 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.
- The risk
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.
- Who's affected
49,958 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan.
- Compared with
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 15 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 26 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
278 earlier NHTSA recalls by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 22, 2026 2024-2026 Volkswagen Atlas, 2024-2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
- May 20, 2026 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (agency record)
- April 24, 2026 2025 Audi Q5, 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback, 2025 Audi SQ5 and 1 more model recall: Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants (agency record)
- April 22, 2026 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall: Fuel Tank May Leak After Crash (agency record)
- April 15, 2026 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall: Brake Pedal May Detach from Brake Booster (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V587000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 10, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 49,958 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 57KL |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record