latest MK4 Garmin map update

[coldstart]

Hi all

Has anybody with a pre-2025-MK4 and Garmin maps been able to updaate to anything beyond map version 25.10?

[Nicksey]

I mentioned this in a previous thread.

https://clubjazz.org/forum/index.php?topic=17984.0


I had the notification come up on the display, followed the usual procedure with the USB, but when connected to Garmin Express on my laptop it told me there was no updates and everything was up to date. The little map icon had disappeared from the display, and still showing as 25.10.
I have not had an update since.

[ahavoja]

Looking at my old post, the current 2025.10 update came out about 13 months ago, so I'd expect the next (2026.10?) update to come soon, if the update even comes once a year?

[5thcivic]

They usually come aroundabout Xmas. However a couple of times we have had bugs which needed a couple of weeks to sort out, so first timers are in the brave vanguard of guinea pigs 

[coldstart]

Looking at my old post, the current 2025.10 update came out about 13 months ago, so I'd expect the next (2026.10?) update to come soon, if the update even comes once a year?

That's exactly my concern, thank you! - I knew that map updates for "stand-alone" navigation systems got less frequent in the days of phone based Google Maps and consorts than they used to be.
But 13 months got me wondering (hence the thread).

However, I seem to be not the only one waiting for a map update - at least that indicates, I'm not "doing anything wrong" which is a comfort by itself.

[coldstart]

Thanks to a tip from RuthieB I have successfully updated the Garmin maps to map version 2026.10 today (by USB-Stick)
Funny thing: The progress indicator goes well beyond 100% before the update is completed (mine went to about 215%).

Addendum: 
The Garmin Express updater said something along the lines of  "map update subscription paid until 09/2028"
Does this mean, we have to pay for the map updates after about five years after purchase?

[Nicksey]

Thanks to you both, mine is now updated too.

[Sean Regan]

 I had a problem in that my car a 23reg Crosstar, said there was a software update available, but when I did the search with a USB, the site said the vehicle was up-to-date.

The car went in for a service on Monday at the main dealer where I bought it last year and I asked them to check it. When it came back the guy who took my four hundred quid for the service and MOT, said that the annoying notification on the main screen, had been removed, but he had no idea what was the problem, which I thought a bit unhelpful. 
I've since done another USB check and the site again says the car is up to date, will that mean it has the latest navigation update?

[Nicksey]

Sean, I had this repeatedly.. its in another thread somewhere. Kept getting the little 'map' icon appear on the Garmin, but when I did the USB thing and then went on the Garmin site.. no updates. Happened about 4 times. Just a glitch with the software I think. However, this last time I didn't even get the 'map' icon, but as the OP suggested I did the USB thing in the car and then onto the Garmin site and there was the update!

[Sean Regan]

I've just checked with the main dealer. Someone in the service department said that if you use the website via the USB method as do I, if it says, "no software updates available at this time," it means everything is up to date, including the navigation system.

[Woo]

Current map version is 2026.10

[coldstart]

Current map version is 2026.10

Thank you for your reply!
Maybe you should consider to read the thread before replying because that (latest map version = 2026.10) is exactly what I finally was able to update to

[HughA]

Just updated my 2020 Jazz Mk4 to the latest 2026.10 maps via USB. Very straightforward and I was suprised that it was free despite car being over 5 years old.

[chicksee]

Just updated my 2020 Jazz Mk4 to the latest 2026.10 maps via USB. Very straightforward and I was suprised that it was free despite car being over 5 years old.

Same here, was quite surprised it was still free.

[Nicksey]

Just updated my 2020 Jazz Mk4 to the latest 2026.10 maps via USB. Very straightforward and I was suprised that it was free despite car being over 5 years old.

Same here, was quite surprised it was still free.

Me too.