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Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd. A6 40 TDI and 30 other models — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-04-15

Volkswagen A6 and other models, instrument cluster software design flaw

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-04-15
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	A6 40 TDI and 30 other models
Units affected	12954
Defect	Due to a design flaw in the instrument cluster-related software installed in some vehicles produced/imported during a specific period, the instrument cluster may turn off even if the cable inside the instrument cluster is slightly damaged. In rare cases, if the instrument cluster display turns off, it may not be able to display driving information, which could potentially affect the driver's safe operation.
Component	Other interior equipment
Remedy	Software update
Recall number	K5670
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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