[Tubemonster]

Yes that does happen. Front Assist not available when the VW badge is dirty, covered in snow and sometimes also in extremely heavy rain.

 

[Delboy61]

Would that account for the continual pinging though. I could understand it happening once, but it's the repeatedness of it at random intervals that is frustrating

 

[Tubemonster]

No if it’s happened to me, it’s been a one off warning and then the yellow triangle with the exclamation mark remains.

 

[A1VWD]

No if it’s happened to me, it’s been a one off warning and then the yellow triangle with the exclamation mark remains.

Yes, that has also happened to me although not this winter as yet. When stopped wipe off the snow or sludge and re-start the engine and the warning sign has gone.

 

[Ads17]

Here is a link to the latest Technical Bulletin from VW for Travel Assist Issue (28/08/24) https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-11007395-0001.pdf

You would need to get the vehicle scanned to see if any fault codes exist and if they match the bulletin to see if it has returned as opposed to just being dirty sensor.

Had my steering wheel replaced a week ago!

 

[mross714]

A new steering wheel sorted my problem out.......for about 3 months and now it's back again.

Same here, warning returned about 6 months later

 

[Delboy61]

My 2022 R line is booked in for Tuesday. Fortunately, still under the 3 year warranty but this is the 2nd time and had a new steering wheel around 14 months ago. Car pings 20 or 30 times on a shortish journey, 3 miles, so same fault as inally diagnosed. Uncertain, why this has returned as clearly I don’t want it reoccurring in another 15 months if a replacement steering wheel is the cause again, as it won’t be covered by warranty. Certainly don’t want to change the car, although this has put some doubts into my mind as whether to get shot of. Local VW garage have been helpful, but haven’t come up with a suitable reason why this reoccurred. I’ll update on progress when I know more.

 

[thejanners]

There was a youtube video based in America that it was to do with the sensors in the steering wheel.
If memory serves, if the steering wheel was held in a certain position, the sensors flagged up a fault as they couldn’t detect anything and pressure caused the issue

I may be completely off the mark here, but its worth a search

 

[Delboy61]

Result from todays visit is I need an new, or another New Steering Wheel. The service gyt said it was possible a new one wasnt fitted last time and just a part had been replaced, unless the part numbers had changed. Anyway, booked in for next week and hopefully will sort this time. I'm apparently the 2nd person they have had who needed a 2nd replacement. Probably foing to take the A! extended warranty option once it gets to 3 years ans this will extend it for another couple of years, should I need a 3rd wheel.

 

[Roger Wiseman]

I can only say that after a replacement wheel was fitted I haven’t had the problem return and that’s after more than eighteen months.

 

[John237@]

Had same problem with my Tiguan 21 plate
Travel assist unavailable randomly pinging up.
Some days worse than others.
Had steering wheel changed and problem went away for 4 months then started again. Just had another steering wheel fitted!
Fortunately I had the work done under warranty.
Was told by a guy at VW that the problem may be due to the touch sensitive controls on the steering wheel. The latest models have now gone to push button controls so maybe he is right ?
Anyone else no anything about it?

 

[CUK]

Had same problem with my Tiguan 21 plate
Travel assist unavailable randomly pinging up.
Some days worse than others.
Had steering wheel changed and problem went away for 4 months then started again. Just had another steering wheel fitted!
Fortunately I had the work done under warranty.
Was told by a guy at VW that the problem may be due to the touch sensitive controls on the steering wheel. The latest models have now gone to push button controls so maybe he is right ?
Anyone else no anything about it?

Others may be able to confirm, but I seem to recall The Elegance has the same issue - with proper buttons on the wheel.

 

[Roger Wiseman]

Hello, pleased you got it sorted. I had my steering wheel changed and like the problem disappeared.
As my car is now out of warranty I had my service conducted at a VW/Audi specialist who I have used many times before, and guess what it’s returned. As a normal service procedure they use a diagnostic machine and found no issues.
I called them again today and they have asked to take it back in to have another diagnostic done.
I’ll keep you updated.

 

[vwfan]

Mine's just started again, going to monitor it, 3 times this morning on sharp left/right turns. Had 2 replacement steering wheels under warranty. Assured 2nd replacement had fixed problem.

 

[Tubemonster]

Mine's just started again, going to monitor it, 3 times this morning on sharp left/right turns. Had 2 replacement steering wheels under warranty. Assured 2nd replacement had fixed problem.

This is absolute madness!!

 

[vwfan]

Got it booked in for diagnostics on Wed. Service Advisor suggested I might need a 3rd steering wheel !!. She said she has known a few who have had a 3rd. She also suggested if I planned to keep the car maybe think about an extended warranty. I'll keep people posted after Wed's outcome. Incidently 2nd steering wheel was fitted in Feb 2024, she said maybe I'm unlucky

 

[vwfan]

Update,
Car went in Wednesday, fault found and steering wheel replaced.Third one. Previous replacement was Feb 2024 so its lasted just over a year. Service reception said she had one customer who needed a 3rd replacement out of warranty, she said VW offered a goodwill offer of 50% on parts but the customers bill was still around £600.