Vw Tiguan: Lights May Fail Without Warning

Volkswagen is recalling approximately 62,200 vehicles (Tiguan, Sportsvan, Touran, Passat, and Golf models) because a software problem in the On-Board Supply Control Unit may prevent the vehicle from detecting when lights fail or displaying false light failure warnings. In some cases, when a dipped beam light fails, the vehicle won't automatically activate backup side lights as intended. These undetected light failures could increase accident risk, particularly in low-light conditions. Volkswagen will reprogram the control unit in affected vehicles to fix the issue.

Recalling firm

VW

Product

Vehicles: VW TIGUAN, VW SPORTSVAN, VW TOURAN, VW PASSAT, VW GOLF. Units affected: 62,200

Reason

It has been identified that due to a programing issue with the On-Board Supply Control Unit it is possible that the failure of one of the vehicle lights (dipped beam/main beam/daytime running light/rear fog light or indicator) may not be recognised by the control unit and therefore not shown in the instrument cluster. It is also possible that vehicle lights may be shown as faulty when they are not. Furthermore a failure of a dipped beam may not trigger a replacement response (activation of side lights). A light failure without a display in the instrument cluster or without replacement...

Classification

Class II

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-01-23

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/fb220b5a-9fb2-43dc-853f-582d13f0d827