myVW for iPhone

Overview of myVW for Volkswagen Owners

myVW is a complimentary app offered by Volkswagen of America that connects owners to a suite of vehicle services. It gives owners remote access to many convenience functions and links drivers to dealer and maintenance information. The app is particularly useful for owners who want to monitor or manage their vehicle from a phone.

Remote vehicle controls you can use

• Find your parked vehicle quickly using the app’s location feature.
• Lock and unlock the doors remotely.
• Activate the horn and flash the lights to help locate your car in a crowded area.
• Start the engine remotely (feature available only on properly equipped vehicles).

Tools for electric Volkswagen models

Owners of Volkswagen electric vehicles get additional remote capabilities:

• Check current battery charge and estimated range.
• Begin or stop charging sessions remotely.
• Use remote climate control to precondition the cabin before driving.

Driver monitoring and parental safeguards

The app includes tools to help monitor another person’s driving when they’re using your vehicle:

• Boundary alerts (geofencing) to notify you if the vehicle leaves or enters a set area.
• Valet alerts to let you know when the car is being driven in valet mode or moved unexpectedly.
• Curfew notifications to warn if the vehicle is driven outside allowed times.
• Speed alerts to inform you if the car exceeds a preset speed limit.

Service scheduling and dealer support

• Review past service records and maintenance history stored through your account.
• Arrange service appointments directly from the app.
• Select or switch to a preferred Volkswagen dealership for service and support.

Connectivity, data and privacy notes

• myVW functions require active cellular connectivity in the vehicle and a working GPS signal.
• Some features may collect location or usage data; app use can result in data or messaging charges from your mobile carrier.
• Certain remote services depend on vehicle equipment and regional availability.

Safety reminders

Always prioritize safe driving: do not use the app while operating the vehicle and avoid any activity that could cause distraction on the road.

Summary

myVW offers a practical set of remote controls, EV-specific tools, monitoring features, and dealer-facing services that help Volkswagen owners stay connected to their vehicles. Availability of individual functions varies by model, equipment, and network conditions.