GPS Navigation Updates for Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, and Škoda
Updating your GPS maps allows you to use the latest maps on your navigation system. Depending on your vehicle and the multimedia system installed, you can update the maps using an SD card, a USB flash drive, directly online, or through the manufacturer’s official portal.
For VAG Group vehicles, the update method depends primarily on the generation of the multimedia system: RNS, MIB1, MIB2, or MIB3.
Please note: Updating the GPS maps is different from updating the multimedia system software.
If you are looking for a firmware update for your MIB2 MST2, please also see our page dedicated to the MST2 software update for MIB2 units.
Why update GPS maps?
In particular, a recent mapping project provides the following:
- new and modified routes
- new speed limits
- new points of interest
- new information about the road network
- more up-to-date navigation
- the latest map data available for your system.
Updating the maps does not necessarily change the multimedia system’s internal software.
How do I know which update to use?
Before downloading a map, it is important to identify your navigation system precisely.
Depending on your vehicle, you may have, for example:
- RNS 510
- MIB1 Discover Media
- MIB2 Discover Media
- MIB2 Discover Pro
- MIB2 Amundsen
- MIB2 Columbus
- Navi System
- MIB3
The vehicle model alone is not always sufficient to determine the correct mapping. You should also take into account the generation of the multimedia system, its model number, and, in some cases, the version currently installed.
Volkswagen GPS Update
Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a Discover Media or Discover Pro system can use different generations of maps.
The systems in question may be found, for example, on:
- Golf 7
- Passat B8
- Polo 5
- Polo 6
- Tiguan
- Tiguan 2
- Touran
- T-Roc
- Arteon
- Shopping Cart
- Transporter T6
- and other models equipped with a compatible Discover system.
Discover Media and Discover Pro
For the MIB1 and MIB2 systems, the maps can be installed using a navigation SD card, depending on the specific system.
Volkswagen also makes the map files available through its official portal.
→ Download Volkswagen GPS Updates
Need a Volkswagen navigation SD card?
If you no longer have your navigation SD card or if it is defective, you may need a compatible SD card, depending on your system.
→ Volkswagen Discover MIB2 GPS SD Card
Audi GPS update
Audi uses several generations of navigation systems, including:
- MMI 3G
- MMI 3G+
- MIB2
- MHI2
- newer navigation systems.
The update method therefore depends heavily on the system installed in the vehicle.
For some Audi systems, software updates may be available through myAudi / Audi connect, while others require a specific procedure or professional service.
For systems requiring specialized service, you can also visit an Audi dealership or a professional specializing in VAG retrofits and coding. (See the Partners page)
Seat GPS Update
Seat vehicles equipped with a Navi System or an MIB2 system can use maps stored on an SD card.
Depending on the vehicle and the system installed, the availability of updates may depend on MapCare.
The vehicles in question may include, among others:
- Leon 5F
- Ibiza 6F
- Ateca
- Arona
- Tarraco
- Alhambra
- and other models equipped with a compatible navigation system.
Seat provides the information and files needed for updates on its official website.
Need a Seat GPS SD card?
→ Seat Navi System GPS SD Card / MIB2
Škoda GPS Update
Škoda uses the following navigation systems, among others:
- Amundsen
- Columbus
- MIB2
- MIB3.
Models that can be equipped with these systems include, among others:
- Octavia
- Superb
- Fabia
- Karoq
- Kodiaq
- Yeti
- Rapid
- and other models equipped with a compatible navigation system.
For compatible systems, Škoda provides the necessary map files and information through its official portal.
Need a Škoda GPS SD card?
→ Škoda Amundsen / Columbus GPS SD Card
GPS update or MIB2 software update?
These two operations should not be confused.
GPS/Maps Update
It pertains to the navigation maps used by the GPS system.
In particular, it allows you to update:
- roads;
- speed limits;
- points of interest;
- mapping data.
Software/Firmware Update
It relates to the multimedia system’s internal software.
A firmware update can, among other things, fix certain bugs and improve system stability. In some cases, it can also resolve operational or connection issues with Apple CarPlay, App-Connect , or Android Auto.
For MIB2 systems running MST2 firmware, see our guide:
→ MST2 MIB2 Software Update for Volkswagen, Seat, and Škoda
⚠️ Important: Before updating
Do not install map data intended for another navigation system.
A MIB2 Discover Media mapping is not necessarily compatible with another MIB2 or MIB3 system.
Before you begin:
- Identify the multimedia system that is installed.
- Check your system’s model number.
- Check the map generation.
- Check the region in question.
- Check the manufacturer’s update requirements.
- Back up your SD card if necessary.
A navigation SD card may also be protected or linked to a specific system. Therefore, simply copying files from one SD card to another is not always sufficient.
GPS Updates from the VAG Group
| Brand | Major Systems | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Discover Media / Discover Pro / MIB | SD / USB / online, depending on the system |
| Audi | MMI 3G / 3G+ / MIB2 / MHI2 | SD / online / professional, depending on the system |
| Seat | Navi System / MIB2 | SD / Official Download |
| Škoda | Amundsen / Columbus / MIB2 / MIB3 | SD / Official Download |
VAG Coding offers tutorials and information for multimedia systems in vehicles from the Volkswagen Group, including Audi, Seat, and Škoda. Procedures may vary depending on the vehicle’s model, year, and equipment.
Need an SD card for navigation?
If you’ve lost your SD card, if it’s damaged, or if you’re looking for a card that’s compatible with your navigation system, you can find a variety of navigation cards from our partner, VAG Custom.
→ See the GPS SD cards available on VAG Custom
Key Takeaways
The GPS update primarily concerns the maps, while the MST2 update concerns the multimedia system software.
Before installing anything, always identify your system precisely and verify that the map is compatible with your vehicle.
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