Volkswagen GTI (Volkswagen) – Rearview Software Issue (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2023 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2023
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 VOLKSWAGEN GTI vehicles due to back over prevention:software issues. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf GTI vehicles. A software error may delay or deactivate the rearview camera image, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91SB.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026