{"id":637660,"date":"2026-04-29T04:11:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T04:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/637660\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T04:11:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T04:11:16","slug":"volkswagen-golf-tiguan-and-tayron-recalled-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/637660\/","title":{"rendered":"Volkswagen Golf, Tiguan and Tayron recalled again"},"content":{"rendered":"

Volkswagen Group Australia is recalling 5116 examples of the Golf<\/a> hatch, and Tiguan<\/a> and Tayron<\/a> SUVs produced between 2025 and 2026.<\/p>\n

All three models are being recalled to rectify a potential software issue which could lead to power steering failure.<\/p>\n

It follows a separate recall announced last week<\/a> affecting 5931 examples of the same three nameplates due to the same issue.<\/p>\n

\u201cDue to a software issue, under certain driving conditions the power steering motor system may not operate as intended. This may result in a sudden increased steering effort whilst driving,\u201d says the latest recall notice.<\/p>\n

\u201cA sudden increase in steering effort could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"\"A total of 5116 vehicles are affected, produced between 2025 and 2026The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here<\/a>The original recall notice is attached here<\/a><\/p>\n

In total, more than 10,000 examples of the Golf, Tiguan and Tayron \u2013 the latter being a new nameplate that replaced the Tiguan Allspace in 2025 \u2013 have now been impacted by power steering issues.<\/p>\n

The Tiguan was also recalled in October 2025, when 1482 vehicles affected by a potential software issue which could see some driver assistance systems deactivated.<\/p>\n

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A separate recall was issued in July 2025 for 2018 Tiguan Allspace vehicles due to an issue with their curtain airbags.<\/p>\n

Until last week\u2019s notice, the Golf hadn\u2019t been recalled since January 2024, when it was part of a recall involving around 6000 vehicles (including the now-discontinued Passat) due to a potential braking issue.<\/p>\n

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Volkswagen Group Australia and asked to arrange with their nearest authorised dealership to have a software update carried out, free of charge.<\/p>\n

Concerned owners can contact Volkswagen on 1800 504 076 or via email at recalls@myvw.com.au.<\/p>\n

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