Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- October 4, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Volkswagen, VOLKSWAGEN
- Category
- Vehicles & Parts
- Sold At
- Unknown
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, PETS
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Volkswagen, VOLKSWAGEN
- Product type
- Electric vehicle (ID. Buzz)
- Model numbers
- ID. BUZZ
- Sold at
- Unknown
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
October 4, 2025
Reported by NHTSA
October 4, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
An incorrectly displayed warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
What You Should Do
Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90A2.
About This Product
The ID. Buzz is VW's electric minivan built on newer EV platform. Owners rely on instrument cluster for critical vehicle information.
Why This Is Dangerous
Incorrect warning light display could mislead drivers about brake status and other critical information.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Free software update; no injuries reported yet; potential for missed safety alerts during driving.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check if your vehicle is a 2025 ID. BUZZ.
- Look for any warning light related to brake system on instrument cluster display.
- Verify recall 90A2 with VW dealership or safercar.gov.
Where to find product info
Owner notification letter or safercar.gov recall lookup; VIN can identify affected units.
What timeline to expect
Update performed by dealer, typically within weeks of notice; refunds not applicable as it is a service update.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contact attempts
- Escalate to NHTSA if dealer ignores request
- Consider alternative VW service center
How to prevent similar issues
- Ensure software updates are completed promptly
- Stay informed through safercar.gov and VW notices
- Regularly check instrument cluster for warning anomalies
Documentation advice
Keep letters, service receipts, VIN, and dealer contact records
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Product Details
Model: ID. BUZZ. Year: 2025. Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Sold by: Unknown. Recall number: 90A2. Recall date: 2025-10-04. Component: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel. Remedy: Software update by dealers at no charge. Source: NHTSA recall notice.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported in the provided data.
Key Facts
- Instrument cluster display warning light may show incorrect symbol/color
- Software update required by dealer
- Owner notifications mailed June 6, 2025
- No injuries reported in data
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