VW recall: Lights may fail without warning
- What's wrong
- It has been identified that due to a programing issue with the On-Board Supply Control Unit it is possible that the failure of one of the vehicle lights (dipped beam/main beam/daytime running light/rear fog light or indicator) may not be recognised by the control unit…
- What to do
- Contact a VW dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected vehicles to reprogramme the On-Board Supply Control Unit.
What’s wrong
It has been identified that due to a programing issue with the On-Board Supply Control Unit it is possible that the failure of one of the vehicle lights (dipped beam/main beam/daytime running light/rear fog light or indicator) may not be recognised by the control unit and therefore not shown in the instrument cluster. It is also possible that vehicle lights may be shown as faulty when they are not. Furthermore a failure of a dipped beam may not trigger a replacement response (activation of side lights). A light failure without a display in the instrument cluster or without replacement response can pose a danger of an accident especially in the dark.
The fix
Recall all affected vehicles to reprogramme the On-Board Supply Control Unit.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan | 1 Jun 2015 | 31 Oct 2016 | 12,440 |
| Sportsvan | 1 Jun 2015 | 31 Oct 2016 | 12,440 |
| Touran | 1 Jun 2015 | 31 Oct 2016 | 12,440 |
| Passat | 1 Jun 2015 | 31 Oct 2016 | 12,440 |
| Golf | 1 Jun 2015 | 31 Oct 2016 | 12,440 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 23 January 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.