2022 Volkswagen Tiguan · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA campaign 25V082000 includes certain 2022 to 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Symptoms in the pattern
- The rearview image may be blank, delayed, distorted or unavailable in reverse
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2022 to 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
- NHTSA campaign 25V082000
- The manufacturer filing lists 29,569 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Use the official recall remedy
Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
What owners reported
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