diff --git a/selfdrive/car/volkswagen/interface.py b/selfdrive/car/volkswagen/interface.py
index 0556a9db09..5320e17ace 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/volkswagen/interface.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/volkswagen/interface.py
@@ -34,12 +34,6 @@ class CarInterface(CarInterfaceBase):
       ret.safetyConfigs = [get_safety_config(car.CarParams.SafetyModel.volkswagen)]
       ret.enableBsm = 0x30F in fingerprint[0]  # SWA_01
 
-      # Disable the radar and let openpilot control longitudinal
-      # WARNING: THIS DISABLES FACTORY FCW/AEB!
-      if Params().get_bool("DisableRadar"):
-        ret.openpilotLongitudinalControl = True
-        ret.safetyConfigs[0].safetyParam |= Panda.FLAG_VOLKSWAGEN_LONGITUDINAL
-
       if 0xAD in fingerprint[0]:  # Getriebe_11
         ret.transmissionType = TransmissionType.automatic
       elif 0x187 in fingerprint[0]:  # EV_Gearshift
@@ -52,6 +46,10 @@ class CarInterface(CarInterfaceBase):
       else:
         ret.networkLocation = NetworkLocation.fwdCamera
 
+      if Params().get_bool("DisableRadar") and ret.networkLocation == NetworkLocation.gateway:
+        ret.openpilotLongitudinalControl = True
+        ret.safetyConfigs[0].safetyParam |= Panda.FLAG_VOLKSWAGEN_LONGITUDINAL
+
     # Global lateral tuning defaults, can be overridden per-vehicle
 
     ret.steerActuatorDelay = 0.05