2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Brake Warning Light Recall
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2025 ID. Buzz vehicles because the brake system warning light on the instrument panel may display the incorrect symbol and color. This can prevent drivers from receiving critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the instrument…
Why this matters
An incorrectly displayed warning light can prevent a driver from being alerted to critical safety information regarding the vehicle's brake system. This significantly increases the risk of a crash, as the driver might not be aware of a potentially serious braking issue.
What's being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 ID. Buzz vehicles. The specific issue involves the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL, where the "brake system warning light" on the instrument panel display may show an incorrect symbol and color. This non-compliance affects Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," and 101, "Control and Displays."
How to check if your vehicle is affected
This recall specifically impacts 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz vehicles. Owners can verify if their specific vehicle is included in this recall by contacting Volkswagen customer service or by visiting the NHTSA website and entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Manufacturer's remedy
Volkswagen dealers will update the instrument panel software to correct the issue with the Volkswagen ID. Buzz brake warning light. This repair will be performed free of charge to vehicle owners. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 6, 2025.
Owner Notification
Owners were notified by mail starting June 6, 2025. For further information, owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's internal number for this recall is 90A2. You can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171) or visit www.safercar.gov.
Source: NHTSA ID: 25V233000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the problem with the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz brake warning light?
- The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz brake warning light on the instrument panel may display an incorrect symbol and color, which means it might not properly alert the driver to brake system issues. This fails to comply with federal safety standards.
- What is the recall number for this issue?
- The NHTSA recall identification number for this issue is 25V233000, and Volkswagen's internal recall number is 90A2.
- How will Volkswagen fix the incorrect brake warning light?
- Volkswagen dealers will perform a software update on the instrument panel, free of charge, to correct the symbol and color of the brake system warning light.
- When were owners notified about the Volkswagen ID. Buzz brake warning light recall?
- Owner notification letters for this recall were mailed on June 6, 2025.
What Volkswagen ID. Buzz owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 1 model year.
- 16
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 92
- Service bulletins
- 3
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
The 2025 model year
16 complaints, the 1st most of 1 model years on file. Owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries for this year, which also has 2 recalls on file.
Electrical System, the system this article covers, accounts for 3 of 16 complaints (19%), including 3 for 2025.
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 3
- Service Brakes — 3
- Back Over Prevention — 2
- Structure — 2
- Vehicle Speed Control — 2
Latest recalls for the 2025 model year
- 25V269000 — Seats (May 2025)
- 25V233000 — Electrical System (Apr 2025)
Recent owner reports about electrical system
2nd time this week that the entire infotainment system crashed, leaving a black screen. Unable to adjust climate control or see navigation or see car settings. Very dangerous in the middle of driving.
Read owner complaints →On starting the car, infotainment screen shows a blank screen. Audio still works but unable to adjust any settings due to the screen being blank. Holding power button for 15 seconds restarts the infotainment system but screen still remains blank.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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