Volkswagen Golf, Tiguan and Tayron recalled again

Volkswagen Group Australia is recalling 5116 examples of the Golf hatch, and Tiguan and Tayron SUVs produced between 2025 and 2026.

All three models are being recalled to rectify a potential software issue which could lead to power steering failure.

It follows a separate recall announced last week affecting 5931 examples of the same three nameplates due to the same issue.

“Due 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,” says the latest recall notice.

“A sudden increase in steering effort could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.”

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• A total of 5116 vehicles are affected, produced between 2025 and 2026
• The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
• The original recall notice is attached here

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

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.

A separate recall was issued in July 2025 for 2018 Tiguan Allspace vehicles due to an issue with their curtain airbags.

Until last week’s notice, the Golf hadn’t 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.

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.

Concerned owners can contact Volkswagen on 1800 504 076 or via email at recalls@myvw.com.au.

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