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Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd. Q3 40 TFSI qu. Premium, Q3 35 TDI Premium, Q3 Sportback 40 TFSI qu. Premium — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-04-16

Volkswagen Q3 vehicles, camera control unit software error affecting parking assist

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-04-16
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	Q3 40 TFSI qu. Premium, Q3 35 TDI Premium, Q3 Sportback 40 TFSI qu. Premium
Units affected	567
Defect	Due to a software error in the camera control unit installed in some vehicles produced/imported during a specific period, even when the parking system is activated, the camera control unit remains in standby mode. Consequently, when reverse gear is selected or the parking assist button is activated, the rear camera image is not displayed, which may reduce the driver's ability to perceive pedestrians behind the vehicle. This recall is due to the possibility of affecting the safety of pedestrians behind the vehicle by increasing the likelihood of a collision. (This may not comply with domestic …
Component	Visibility device, other
Remedy	Software update
Recall number	K5672
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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