dailynewsnblog
More than 8000 Volkswagen vehicles are being recalled across the country due to a “safety risk,” Transport Canada said in a recent notice.
According to Transport Canada, 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,” the notice said.
Get daily National news
Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories.
The recall was originally issued on March 25 and updated on April 2.
The vehicles affected by the recall include the following models:
- Volkswagen Jetta, model year 2025
- Volkswagen Taos, model year 2025
The manufacturer recall number is 9oZ5.
The recall also states that “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.”
No injuries have been reported.
© 2026 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
