Remote Access

Control various vehicle features from your mobile device and receive real-time information, helpful alerts, and assistance to help enhance your driving experience.

Five years of service included

Manage your subscriptions and account with the myVW mobile app.

This offering underlines our dedication to providing an exceptional experience and enhancing your enjoyment for many years to come.

5 years of Remote Access included with purchase of new vehicles equipped with VW Car-Net. Remote access features may not be available for certain models and model years. See chart below for more information.

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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
    • Monthly Vehicle Health Reports
    • 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 Vehicle 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.

    • DriveView, if equipped
    • 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
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

Remote Access

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

Atlas
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Remote Access

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

Arteon
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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

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

Remote Access

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

Taos
2022, 2023, 2024

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

Excludes Vehicle Health Reports, POI/Destinations, Vehicle Status, and Roadside Call Assist for model year 2021

Remote Door Lock/Unlock only available for ID.4s equipped with software 5.0

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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