VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN recall: Body-control software resets

Volkswagen Tiguan owners should pay attention to a body-control software issue that may interrupt ignition operation and affect lighting, warnings, controls or the rearview camera system. The stated remedy is a dealer-installed software update at no charge.

What the official recall record says

VOLKSWAGEN: TIGUAN

A software error can cause the body control module to reset. If that happens, the ignition may switch off and stall the engine, while certain controls, warning lights, exterior lighting or the rearview camera system may also be lost. Those failures can raise crash risk. Dealers will update the body control module software free of charge.

Owner information from the official record

• Repair and availability: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge.
• Owner notices: Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2026.
• VIN lookup timing: Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 17, 2026.
• Manufacturer contact: Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
• Manufacturer recall reference: 57KL

Official record

• NHTSA recall ID: 26V587000
• Vehicles listed: VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN (2025)
• Potentially affected: 49,958
• Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
• Report received: September 10, 2026
• Owner notification: October 6, 2026
• Defect: 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.
• Safety consequence: 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: 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.

What owners should do next

Use the official campaign information to check the status of the vehicle and contact Volkswagen or an authorized dealer about the stated software update.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

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