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Volkswagen Tiguan Rearview Camera May Not Display
medium How serious is it? About this label
A rearview camera that doesn't display an image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V321000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | May 20, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Back Over Prevention:software |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles that were previously repaired under an earlier recall have a new problem. An error can occur in the camera control unit when the vehicle starts up, which can cause the rearview camera image not to display as it should. This means the picture drivers rely on when backing up may not show up on the screen.
What you should do
2. Contact your Volkswagen dealer, or call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
3. The software update is free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V321000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-893-5298
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Tiguan vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V082. 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."
- Safety risk
- A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91NF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 27, 2026.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.