VW told to update China on vehicle recall

China's environmental and quality watchdogs have required Volkswagen to release timely updates on the recall of imported diesel vehicles in the wake of the emissions scandal.

The recall from Volkswagen, Europe's biggest automaker, applies to the 1,946 imported Tiguan sport utility vehicles and four Passat B6 sedans, according to a statement released on the company's website on Monday.

Other vehicles sold by FAW-Volkswagen and Shanghai Volkswagen, as well as other imported vehicles, have not been affected and do not need to be recalled, it said.