Volkswagen recalls 49 958 2025 Tiguans over BCM software fault that can stall engine

Volkswagen is recalling 49 958 examples of the 2025 Tiguan after reporting a body control module (BCM) software fault to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on 10 September 2026. The company says the error can reset the BCM and, in the worst case, shut off the engine while the vehicle is in motion.

The recall is listed as 26V587 and targets Tiguan SUVs produced between 24 March and 30 August 2025. Volkswagen's filing to regulators lists 49 958 affected vehicles in the United States.

What the defect can do

According to the public recall documents, a BCM reset can stall the engine and disable several systems, including warning lights, exterior lighting and the rearview camera, while the vehicle is moving. Regulators say that loss of those functions creates an increased risk of a crash.

The defect was flagged against four Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards: Nos. 101 (controls and displays), 102 (transmission shift lever sequence and starter interlock), 108 (lamps and reflective equipment) and 111 (rear visibility), reflecting how multiple systems route through the same module.

Volkswagen says dealers will install an updated BCM software version at no cost. The remedy requires no mechanical parts to be replaced. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed on 6 November 2026, but owners can check their vehicle's 17‑character VIN in the NHTSA recall lookup tool now to confirm coverage.

The 2025 Tiguan already has other open campaigns: recall 25V854, reported on 10 December 2025, covers 3 138 vehicles for a passenger airbag issue, and an August 13, 2025 action covered 15 vehicles for a loose tie‑rod bolt. Regulators and the filing describe this as one of several smaller fixes following similar Volkswagen Jetta campaigns earlier this year.