VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN: NHTSA recall 26V587000 explained

Volkswagen has reported a recall involving the Tiguan. The official record identifies body control module software as the issue and describes the potential effects on ignition operation, lighting, warnings, controls and the rearview camera system.

What the official recall record says

VOLKSWAGEN: TIGUAN

According to the official recall record, a software error can cause the body control module to reset. The record says this can switch off the ignition and lead to an engine stall, while also affecting certain controls, warning lights, exterior lighting or the rearview camera system. The stated remedy is a dealer software update at no charge. The official record does not specify how long the service will take or whether parts availability is relevant.

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: Not provided in the source record
• 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 are expected to be mailed November 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

Owners should use an official VIN lookup to confirm whether their particular vehicle has an open recall. Recall status can differ among vehicles, and the official record remains the source for recall eligibility and remedy details.

Tiguan owners should also review the separate steering-rack bolt recall and check each campaign independently by VIN.

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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