Body Control Module Recall: Volkswagen Tiguan BCM
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 49,958 model-year 2025 Tiguan vehicles due to a BCM software error that may reset, potentially turning off the ignition and causing engine stall, with possible loss of controls, warning lights, exterior lighting, or rearview camera, and noncompliance with FMVSS 101, 102, 111, and 108. Dealers will update the BCM software at no charge, and owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 6, 2026; VINs involved became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 17, 2026. Recall number 57KL.
| Brand | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Product | Body Control Module (BCM) May Reset Unexpectedly/FMVSS 101, 102 |
| Reason | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A software error may cause the body control module (BCM) system to reset. This may result in the ignition switching off, resulting in an engine stall. It can also lead to a loss of certain controls, warning lights, exterior lighting, or failure of the rearview camera system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," as well as FMVSS numbers 111 and 108. |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 208724 |
| Agency | NHTSA |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Wait for your owner notification letter and schedule a BCM software update with an authorized Volkswagen dealer at no charge.
- If you experience ignition shutoff, engine stall, loss of controls, or rearview camera failure, contact your dealer or Volkswagen customer service for guidance and avoid driving if it is unsafe.
- Check whether your VIN is included by using the NHTSA VIN lookup or by asking your dealer; you can also call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 for recall 57KL.
How to identify the recalled item
| Campaign number | 57KL |
|---|---|
| Lot / date codes | 48LG, 48VT |
These are the identifiers NHTSA published for this recall. Most recall notices list no UPC or model number at all — if the code on your item is not shown here, that does not mean the item is excluded. Check the official notice, or contact the company.
VERIFIED SOURCES
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