VOLKSWAGEN — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2025-09-30
Volkswagen vehicle software issue may switch off brake servo control, reducing assistance
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-09-30 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd |
| Models affected | Amarok |
| Model year | 2025 |
| Units affected | 646 |
| Defect | Due to a software issue, the electromechanical brake servo control unit may switch off. As a result,_x000D_ the braking assistance could be reduced, requiring greater pedal force and potentially increasing the_x000D_ vehicle’s stopping distance. A reduction in braking performance could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or_x000D_ death to vehicle occupants and other road users. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Volkswagen Group Australia to schedule an_x000D_ appointment with their nearest authorised Volkswagen dealership to have the work carried out, free_x000D_ of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006441 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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