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Volkswagen Brazil Recalls Five Models for Instrument Cluster Software Fix

May 6, 2026
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Volkswagen Brazil Recalls Five Models for Instrument Cluster Software Fix

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On May 4, Volkswagen's Brazilian unit initiated a recall affecting the Polo, Virtus, Nivus, T-Cross, and Tera models produced within the last five years. The issue involves a software malfunction causing the instrument cluster to fail upon startup, potentially leading to accidents and injury. Affected owners must visit dealerships for a free inspection and possible software update, though specific recall numbers were not disclosed.

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