Remote Access

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Enhanced vehicle control and convenience

Drivers can remotely start⁠ their engine (if their vehicle is equipped with remote start), lock or unlock their doors, and honk and flash their vehicle's lights. With these features, owners have greater control and convenience over their vehicle's functions.

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$9.99/month plus taxes and fees

Your subscription will automatically renew every month at the then current monthly rate (currently $9.99/month), unless you cancel before the end of the current term by managing your subscriptions with the myVW mobile app.

$110/year plus taxes and fees

Your subscription will automatically renew every year at the then current yearly rate (currently $110/year), unless you cancel before the end of the current term by managing your subscriptions with the myVW mobile app.

Remote Access features

Some features and functions may not be available for certain models and model years. Check the chart below for more information on vehicle functionality.

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  • Service and maintenance

    Access available resources and services, ensuring that your vehicle receives timely and professional care.

    • Roadside Call Assist
    • Schedule Service
    • Dealer Locator
  • Vehicle access

    Increase convenience and enhance security with the ability to control your car whether you’re next to it or miles away.

    • Remote Battery Charge (EV)
    • Remote Climate Control (EV)
    • Remote Charging Profiles and Timers (EV)
    • Remote Door and Window Status
    • Remote Door Lock/Unlock, if equipped
    • Remote Honk and Flash
    • Remote Start, if equipped (Excludes Passat)
  • Insights

    Enhance your driving experience by staying informed and up to date with your vehicle's activities.

    • Boundary Alerts
    • Curfew Alerts
    • Speed Alerts
    • Valet Alerts
  • Maps

    Explore advanced mapping features in our connected vehicle app to assist and inform your travels.

    • Parking Information
    • Last Parked Location
    • Parkopedia Services
    • POI/Search and Send Destinations
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Remote Access vehicle compatibility

Activation of all services requires a Car-Net® Subscription and acceptance of Terms of Service. Features listed may vary and are dependent upon the software version in your vehicle.

Remote Access vehicle compatibility

Year / Vehicle Type

Package / Service

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Atlas Cross Sport
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

  • Remote Access
  • Remote start via myVW app is only available if vehicle is equipped with remote start capabilities

Atlas
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

  • Remote Access
  • Remote start via myVW app is only available if vehicle is equipped with remote start capabilities

Arteon
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

  • Remote Access
  • Remote start via myVW app is only available if vehicle is equipped with remote start capabilities

Tiguan
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

  • Remote Access
  • Remote start via myVW app is only available if vehicle is equipped with remote start capabilities

Passat
2020, 2021, 2022,

  • Remote Access
  • Remote Start via myVW app is unavailable due to vehicle capabilities

Jetta
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

  • Remote Access
  • Remote start via myVW app is only available if vehicle is equipped with remote start capabilities

Jetta GLI
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

  • Remote Access
  • Remote start via myVW app is only available if vehicle is equipped with remote start capabilities

Taos
2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

  • Remote Access
  • Remote start via myVW app is only available if vehicle is equipped with remote start capabilities

Golf
2020, 2021

  • Remote Access
  • Remote Start unavailable due to Vehicle capabilities

Golf GTI
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

  • Remote Access
  • Remote Start unavailable due to Vehicle capabilities

Golf R
2022, 2023, 2024

  • Remote Access
  • Remote Start unavailable due to Vehicle capabilities

ID.4
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

  • Remote Access
  • POI/destinations and Roadside Call Assist not available for 2021 ID.4s
  • Remote Door Lock/Unlock only available for ID.4s equipped with software 5.0
  • Remote honk and flash not available for all model years of ID.4

ID. Buzz
2025

  • Remote Access
  • Remote Honk and Flash not available for ID. Buzz

Package / Service

  • Remote Access

More Information

  • Remote start via myVW app is only available if vehicle is equipped with remote start capabilities
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