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Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd. A6 40 TDI, etc., 64 models — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2026-01-07

Volkswagen A6 40 TDI and other models: camera software error affects surround/rear-view camera

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-07
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	A6 40 TDI, etc., 64 models
Units affected	71002
Defect	Due to a camera-related software error in some vehicles produced/imported during a specific period, the surround-view camera or rear-view camera may temporarily not operate. In such cases, when selecting reverse gear or activating the parking assist button, the rear-view camera image may not be displayed, which can reduce the driver's ability to perceive pedestrians behind the vehicle. Furthermore, a recall is being issued as it has been confirmed that this can affect the safety of pedestrians behind the vehicle due to an increased risk of collision. (This may not comply with domestic vehicle…
Component	Other vision system
Remedy	Software update
Recall number	K5986
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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