Recall 24V480000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety Consequence
A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 91US.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF R |
| 2022 | VOLKSWAGEN | GTI |
| 2023 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF R |
| 2023 | VOLKSWAGEN | GTI |
| 2024 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS |
| 2024 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS CROSS SPORT |
| 2024 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF R |
| 2024 | VOLKSWAGEN | GTI |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.