Volkswagen's Brazil unit recalls five models for instrument panel software fix

Volkswagen AG

04/05/2026 23:51

SAO PAULO, May 4 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's VOWG_p.DE Brazilian unit announced on Monday a recall of five models manufactured up to five years ago for a software inspection and potential update to fix a malfunction in the instrument cluster.

The recall includes the Polo, Virtus, Nivus, T-Cross and Tera models.

The instrument cluster may not function properly when the vehicle is started due to a software fault, the company said in a statement.

The component may display unexpected behavior or remain inoperative, it added, increasing accident risks with potential physical harm to occupants and third parties.

Owners of the models recalled must visit a Volkswagen dealership for a free inspection and, if needed, software update.

Volkswagen did not provide details on how many vehicles would be affected by the recall.

 (Reporting by Igor Sodre; Writing by Fernando Cardoso; Editing by Aurora Ellis)

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