From Motor1 · Brian Potter · · 1m
Volkswagen Recalls 49,958 Tiguans For Engine Shutdown Risk
Volkswagen recalls 49,958 2025 Tiguans after software fault can shut off engines while driving.
In brief
Volkswagen recalls 49,958 2025 Tiguans after software fault can shut off engines while driving. Volkswagen recalls 49,958 2025 Tiguans for software that may shut off engines while driving. Originally reported by Motor1.
Recall Announcement
Volkswagen reported a recall for 49,958 2025 Tiguans on September 10, 2026, due to a body control module software fault that can reset the engine while driving.
Affected Vehicles
The recall covers Tiguans built between March 24 and August 30, 2025, with 49,958 vehicles in the United States affected by the software error.
Engine Shutdown Risk
A body control module reset can shut off the engine, disable warning lights, exterior lighting, and rearview camera while driving, increasing crash risk.
Recall Fix
Dealers will install a free software update to fix the body control module without replacing any mechanical parts.
Owner Notification
Owners can check their vehicle's 17-character VIN through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall lookup tool to confirm coverage before November 6, 2026.
The main idea
Volkswagen recalls 49,958 2025 Tiguans for software that may shut off engines while driving.
