recall information
Recall number
REC-006592
Campaign number
48JP
Original published date
make and model information
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
Golf, Tiguan & Tayron
Year range
2024 - 2025
Affected units
5,931
Variant applicability
All variants within this model
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a software issue, the electric power steering system under certain driving conditions may become temporarily inoperable. Should this occur, steering will remain functional. However, the driver may experience a noticeable increase in steering effort, particularly when cornering.
What are the hazards?
A sudden increase in steering effort could increase the risk of an accident-causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their preferred Volkswagen dealership to schedule an appointment as soon as possible to have the software update carried out, free of charge.
Supplier details
Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Volkswagen Recall Campaign Hotline
Contact phone
1800 504 076
Contact email
recalls@myvw.com.au
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
