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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan recall: BCM software can cause stalling, light, or camera failures

NHTSA campaign 26V587000 covers certain 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles because a body-control-module software error can reset key vehicle systems.

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What happened, why it matters, and what to verify.

Why it mattersA BCM reset can shut off the ignition, cause an engine stall, remove warning or exterior lights, or prevent the rearview camera from working.
Best verificationCheck the VIN on NHTSA and confirm the dealer BCM software update has been installed if the vehicle is included.
Risk areaUnexpected stall / lighting or rear-camera failure
Source layerNHTSA recall campaign

What happened

Volkswagen reported that certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles can experience a body control module software reset. The reset can switch off the ignition and may also affect controls, warning lights, exterior lighting, or the rearview camera.

Why it matters

NHTSA lists 49,958 potentially affected vehicles. The combination of possible engine stall and visibility/control failures can increase crash risk.

What to verify

Volkswagen's remedy is a free BCM software update. Confirm that the exact VIN is included and that the update has been completed before relying on model-year recall lists alone.

What to check next

  • Run the VIN through the official NHTSA recall search.
  • Confirm campaign 26V587000 / Volkswagen 57KL completion with a dealer or service record.
  • If evaluating a used Tiguan, verify normal operation of warning lights, exterior lighting, and the rearview camera.
  • Keep software-update and recall-completion documentation with the vehicle records.

Primary source: NHTSA. The source record is authoritative for the underlying campaign or report; use VIN/dealer/manufacturer verification before acting.