NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·May 20, 2026

Volkswagen recalls 2024 Tiguan over rearview camera that may not show an image at startup

An error in the camera control unit at startup may stop the rearview camera image from displaying, which can reduce the driver's rear view and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will update the camera control unit software free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and use recall number 91NF.

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Recall details

Product
Volkswagen Tiguan 2024
Hazard
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Units
8 vehicles
Owner notification
June 4, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
May 20, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V321000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 91NF
  • Model years: 2024

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Defect
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."
Consequence
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
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.

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