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Volkswagen software error may cause the body control module (BCM) system to reset.

NHTSA campaign 26V-587 · Reported September 10, 2026 · 49,958 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Volkswagen Tiguan
VEHICLES AFFECTED
49,958
REMEDY
Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the body control module software. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-587.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2025Volkswagen Tiguan

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Owner notification letters mailed. LATEST
  2. Remedy details updated.
  3. Recall reported to NHTSA.

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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