# Volkswagen admits it went too far with touch controls

> Volkswagen's quality manager admits that replacing buttons with touch surfaces was not a good decision and announces the return of physical controls.

**In brief**: Launches and reviews event (severity: low) involving Volkswagen, in Allemagne, first detected on 1 November 2026 at 16:00. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 1 November 2026 at 16:00.

- Category: Launches and reviews
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Allemagne
- Brands: Volkswagen
- First detected: 1 November 2026 at 16:00
- Updated: 1 November 2026 at 16:00
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/1618-volkswagen-admits-it-went-too-far-with-touch-controls

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Volkswagen Explains Why It Ditched Buttons And Knobs](https://www.motor1.com/news/805417/why-volkswagen-removed-buttons-knobs/) — Motor1.com, 1 November 2026 at 16:00

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Volkswagen admits it went too far with touch controls”, https://mecapress.com/events/1618-volkswagen-admits-it-went-too-far-with-touch-controls
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