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NHTSA Recall 26V321000: Software (back over prevention)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8 vehicles. It affects 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan.

8
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (June 4)
NHTSA campaign26V321000
Manufacturer campaign91NF
ComponentBACK OVER PREVENTION › SOFTWARE
Report receivedMay 20, 2026
Owner notificationJune 4, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Tiguan vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V082. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91NF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 27, 2026.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V321000

Make and modelModel years
Volkswagen Tiguan2024

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.