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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Recall 25V233: Brake warning light may show wrong symbol or color

NHTSA campaign 25V233, reported April 10, 2025, 5,637 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The brake system warning light on the instrument panel display may use the wrong symbol and color. Because of this, the light may fail to clearly alert the driver to important brake system information.

An incorrectly displayed warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the instrument panel software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. You can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, referencing recall number 90A2, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V233Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 ID. Buzz vehicles. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel display may be the incorrect symbol and color. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems" and 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk
An incorrectly displayed warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen ID. Buzz2025