# Volkswagen Recalls 49,958 Tiguans For Engine Shutdown Risk

> Volkswagen recalls 49,958 2025 Tiguans after software fault can shut off engines while driving.
- Title: Volkswagen Recalls 49,958 Tiguans For Engine Shutdown Risk
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: volkswagen, tiguan, 2025, recall, body control module, software update, engine shutdown, cars, Recalls, 958, Tiguans, Engine
- Source: Motor1 — https://motor1.com/news/810766/volkswagen-recalls-nearly-50-000
- Author: Brian Potter
- Published: 2026-10-05T10:13:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: volkswagen, tiguan, 2025, recall, body control module, software update, engine shutdown, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Volkswagen recalls 49,958 2025 Tiguans for software that may shut off engines while driving.