Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. on February 19, 2025; 3 model-year listings affected.
Back over prevention: software
NHTSA campaign 25V103000 · reported February 19, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 8,237 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf GTI vehicles. A software error may delay or deactivate the rearview camera image, 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."
- The risk
- A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91SB.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.