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VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ 2025 Recall for Incorrect Instrument Panel Warning Light, 90A2

Volkswagen Group of America recalls 2025 ID. Buzz vehicles due to an incorrect brake warning light symbol and color on the instrument panel. Dealers will update the instrument panel software at no charge. Letters notifying owners were mailed June 6, 2025. Contact VW at 1-800-893-5298 for recall 90A2.

Official notice

Source-backed recall notice

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Official source
NHTSA
Recall date
October 4, 2025
Status
ACTIVE
Severity
8/10

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

  1. 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
  2. 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
  3. 3Follow the official remedy from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
  4. 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.

  1. Recall announced

    October 4, 2025

  2. Reported by NHTSA

    October 4, 2025

  3. RecallRadar source check

    April 18, 2026

  4. 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

  1. Check if your vehicle is a 2025 ID. BUZZ.
  2. Look for any warning light related to brake system on instrument cluster display.
  3. 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

Safety Guide

Not sure what to do next? Our guide walks you through the process step by step.

Read: How to Report an Unsafe Product

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERALPREGNANTPETS
Injury Types
ELECTRICALOTHER

Product Details

Model Numbers
ID. BUZZ
Report Date
October 4, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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