Dashboard lights
What do Volkswagen dashboard lights mean? Explore the instrument cluster icon guide below to learn about your warning light symbols and indicators.
Warning and indicator lights guide
Explore our comprehensive warning lights guide to help you quickly identify what each indicator symbol means.
It’s important to note that the interpretation of lights may vary across different models, so we recommend consulting your owner's manual for more detailed information.
Red warning lights
At least one vehicle door is ajar or not closed properly.
Stop! Engine hood is open or not closed properly.
Stop! Trunk lid is open or not closed properly.
Ignition with malfunction or immobilizer activated.
Lights up: Steering system malfunction. Flashes: Electronic steering column lock malfunction.
Stop! Lights up: Steering system malfunction. Flashes: Electronic steering column lock malfunction.
Driver and/or passenger safety belts not buckled.
DSG transmission too hot.
Stop! Electronic parking brake engaged.
Stop! Brake system malfunction or fluid level too low. OR: Together with the ABS Indicator light ABS failure.
Brake pads worn. Have the brake pads checked and, if necessary, replaced.
Stop! Engine coolant level too low, engine coolant temperature too high, or engine coolant system malfunction.
Stop! Engine oil pressure too low.
Alternator malfunction. OR: Deactivation of electrical consumers.
Cruise control malfunctioning.
Brake! Depress brake pedal. ACC driver intervention warning.
Brake or take action to avoid the vehicle ahead. Front Assist Forward Collision Warning).
Differential lock malfunction.
No engine restart possible. Not enough AdBlue. OR: AdBlue system malfunction.
Error in the hybrid system: stop vehicle at a safe location.
Central warning light: Read and follow the text messaged in the instrument cluster display.
Amber warning lights
Lights up: Tire pressure too low. Flashes: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction.
Rear lid open.
Ignition switch or starter button (keyless access) malfunction.
Electronic immobilizer.
Fuel tank almost empty.
Front fog lights switched on.
Parking lights switched on.
Lights up: One or more driving lights burned out. Flashes: Driving light system malfunction or cornering light malfunction.
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) malfunction.