Back Over Prevention:Software (25V103000)

WARNING: This page is about the GTI 40th Anniversary Edition, Automatic DCT Trans, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2025-02-19
Reference number: 25V103000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 25V103000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2022 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

2023 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

2024 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

Campaign No: 25V103000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 8237

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

SYSTEM

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

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."

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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.

NOTES

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.