Transport CanadaMedium Risk
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.
Safety Risk
Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.
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.
8,040 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 90Z5Updated May 25, 2026