Quote Originally Posted by Nickfj View Post
I think my best bet given how this is unfolding is to request a copy of the release notes or whatever documentation comes with the update from VW Australia to assure me it is genuine.
Good idea, if they have access to a change log or TPI (Technical Product Information) it would have the reported problem and what version of the software it was fixed in.

There has to be some evidence that VW Germany knows of the issue and has a fix, be that software or a revised part.