Over Half A Million VW & Porsche Vehicles Recalled In The US

Half a million Volkswagen and Porsche cars are being recalled over a critical software error.

A massive safety recall involving over half a million vehicles has hit the Volkswagen Group, affecting both the Volkswagen mass-market brand and its luxury subsidiary, Porsche.

The recall, announced by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) earlier this week, is due to a critical software error that causes the rearview camera to fail, increasing the risk of accidents.

With popular models like the Porsche Cayenne, Porsche 911, and various VW SUVs involved, Malaysian owners are rightfully asking: Does this affect us?

The Core Issue: A “Blacked Out” Reverse Camera

The recall was triggered by a software glitch that prevents the rearview camera image from displaying when the driver engages reverse gear. In some cases, the screen may appear blank, distorted, or flickering.

This failure violates federal safety standards for rear visibility, prompting the recall of:

Which Models Are Affected?

The NHTSA filing covers a wide range of model years from 2019 to 2026. While the specific list for Volkswagen is extensive, the Porsche list is particularly relevant to wealthy Malaysian buyers who favour these high-spec imports.

Porsche Models Affected: Volkswagen/Audi Models Affected:

The recall affects various VW models and luxury Audi vehicles, including:

Are Malaysian Owners Affected?

As of January 7, 2026, neither Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) nor Sime Darby Auto Performance (Porsche Malaysia) has issued an official local recall notice regarding this specific rearview camera software error.

However, Malaysian owners should remain alert for the following reasons:

What Should You Do?

If you own one of the models listed above (especially a 2019-2025 Porsche), here is your checklist:

While the recall is currently US-centric, the nature of the defect—a software glitch—means it is a fix that can likely be resolved quickly once the update is available globally.

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