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Automotive · Canada · 2026-03-25

Volkswagen vehicles: software issue may prevent instrument cluster display at startup

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-25
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN
Models affected	JETTA, TAOS
Model year	2025
Units affected	8040
Defect	On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster not to display when the vehicle is started. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, gear selection indicators, warning lights and malfunction tell-tales._x000D_ Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Lights And Instruments
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the vehicle software. The dealer will replace the instrument cluster, as necessary.
Recall number	2026-140
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.
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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