recall information
Recall number
REC-006602
Campaign number
48AA
Original published date
make and model information
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
Golf, Tiguan and Tayron
Year range
2025 - 2026
Affected units
5,116
Variant applicability
All variants within this model
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a software issue, under certain driving conditions the power steering motor system may not operate as intended. This may result in a sudden increased steering effort whilst driving.
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.
