Volkswagen Gti recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 19, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalls 2022–2024 Volkswagen Gti

Recall number

25V103000

Brand / firm

Volkswagen

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 8,237 units

Why it was recalled

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.