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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan recall involves the electrical system

A source-linked NHTSA recall signal for 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan involving electrical system:body control module:software.

Published Source record Source NHTSA

What happened, why it matters, and what to verify.

Why it mattersVolkswagen 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…
Best verificationVIN-level recall status, dealer/manufacturer remedy completion, campaign 26V587000.
Risk areaELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Source layerNHTSA recalls API

What happened

NHTSA recall data identifies a electrical system:body control module:software recall signal for 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. The campaign should be reviewed in the official record before acting on the summary alone.

Why it matters

The practical ownership question is whether a specific VIN is included and whether the remedy has already been completed. Year–make–model matching is useful for screening, but not enough for completion status.

What to verify

The remedy note should be verified with a dealer or manufacturer: 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…

What to check next

  • Run a VIN-level recall lookup.
  • Confirm remedy availability and completion with a dealer or manufacturer.
  • Save the campaign number 26V587000 with the vehicle file.

Primary source: NHTSA. The source record is authoritative for the underlying campaign or report; use VIN/dealer/manufacturer verification before acting.