diff --git a/selfdrive/car/fw_versions.py b/selfdrive/car/fw_versions.py
index c7253d794..81883ceca 100755
--- a/selfdrive/car/fw_versions.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/fw_versions.py
@@ -146,12 +146,14 @@ REQUESTS: List[Request] = [
     "volkswagen",
     [VOLKSWAGEN_VERSION_REQUEST_MULTI],
     [VOLKSWAGEN_VERSION_RESPONSE],
+    whitelist_ecus=[Ecu.srs, Ecu.eps, Ecu.fwdRadar],
     rx_offset=VOLKSWAGEN_RX_OFFSET,
   ),
   Request(
     "volkswagen",
     [VOLKSWAGEN_VERSION_REQUEST_MULTI],
     [VOLKSWAGEN_VERSION_RESPONSE],
+    whitelist_ecus=[Ecu.engine, Ecu.transmission],
   ),
   # Mazda
   Request(