Volkswagen has issued a safety recall for the Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Tiguan, and Volkswagen Tayron over an issue affecting the power steering during driving. These vehicles form the backbone of Volkswagen’s passenger car lineup locally.
Golf is a benchmark in the small-car and hot-hatch segment. Tiguan is the brand’s most popular SUV in Australia, and Tayron is the new large seven-seat SUV replacing the Tiguan Allspace. This notice comes after another 23rd April recall for the same models and issue.
What’s the defect, and why is it so serious?
The Volkswagen’s recall centres on a software fault affecting the power steering motor system. Under certain driving conditions, the system may not operate as intended, which can cause a sudden increase in steering effort while driving.
If steering effort suddenly increases, the vehicle may become harder to control, especially at lower speeds or during manoeuvres. This raises the risk of an accident, potentially leading to serious injury or worse for vehicle occupants and other road users.
Which vehicles are affected?
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf, Tiguan, and Tayron
Year range: 2025-2026
Total units affected: 5,116
Recall number: REC-006602
Campaign number: 48AA
A complete list of affected Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) is in this file: REC-006602-VIN-List-1.csv (CSV, 94.96 KB). Owners can check if their vehicle is impacted in this list.
What should car owners do now?
If you own an affected vehicle, contact your preferred Volkswagen dealership and book a service appointment as soon as possible. The fix is a software update that is completely free of cost.
Need help? Here’s who to contact
Contact: Volkswagen Recall Campaign Hotline
Contact number: 1800 504 076
Email: recalls@myvw.com.au
Please have your VIN ready. You’ll find the VIN on your ownership documents or near the base of the windshield.
This recall is being overseen by Australia’s official automotive safety regulator, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sports, and the Arts.
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