Volkswagen Golf 1.5 Tsi Golf Gti Golf Tdi/110kw Golf R 2.0/245kw Golf Variant 1.5 Tsi Golf Variant Tdi/110kw Golf R Variant Passat 1.5 Tsi Passat Gte Passat 2.0 Tdi Tiguan 1.5 Tsi Tiguan 2.0 Tdi

Volkswagen Recall Summary Volkswagen is recalling 3,116 vehicles from multiple models (Golf, Passat, and Tiguan with various engine types) due to a problem with the electric power steering control unit. When the steering motor reaches high temperatures, the system may incorrectly detect normal vibrations as a fault and disable the steering assist, making steering harder to operate. This recall affects vehicles in Japan and is classified as a serious safety issue.

Recalling firm

Volkswagen (Japanese Importer: Volkswagen Group Japan KK)

Product

Vehicle Make: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: Golf 1.5 TSI Golf GTI Golf TDI/110kW Golf R 2.0/245kW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI Golf Variant TDI/110kW Golf R Variant Passat 1.5 TSI Passat GTE Passat 2.0 TDI Tiguan 1.5 TSI Tiguan 2.0 TDI. Manufacturer: Volkswagen (Japanese Importer: Volkswagen Group Japan KK). Vehicles Affected: 3,116. Type Codes: GAI-4180, AA-CDDXD, BA-CDDNP, DA-CDDTT, BA-CDDNFF

Reason

In the control unit of the electric power steering, the design of the control program is insufficient, so when the internal parts of the electric power steering motor are in a high temperature state, the abnormal detection system may detect the mechanical vibration of the motor as a fault state. Therefore, when the warning light is turned on, the steering assist function is disabled, and the steering operation power may increase.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

Japan

Agency

MLIT

Recall date

2026-04-28

Status

Ongoing

Official recall notice from MLIT

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f79cc678-4a5b-481a-93cc-20f0a4fabc0e