Volkswagen Recall 25V-103: Back over prevention – software

Affected: 2022–2024 Volkswagen GTI. Filed with NHTSA on February 19, 2025, covering about 8,237 vehicles.

The problem

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."

The risk

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

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign25V-103 (25V103000)
Manufacturer number91SB
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ComponentBack over prevention › Software
Report dateFebruary 19, 2025
Owners notifiedMarch 5, 2025
Vehicles affected8,237
Initiated byNHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the driver assistance

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 25V-103 repair free?

Yes. Volkswagen dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 8,237 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.