Published
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued a safety recall affecting approximately 29,569 vehicles. The recall was filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on February 12, 2025 under campaign number 25V082000.
The Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. 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."
The Risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Remedy
Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.
Affected Vehicles
- 2023 Volkswagen Arteon
- 2022–2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2024–2025 Audi Q3
Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V082000
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