Volkswagen Group Recalls 2.86 Million Vehicles Over Potential Steering Issue
Volkswagen Group is recalling around 2.86 million Volkswagen and Audi vehicles as a precautionary measure over a potential steering issue linked to a screw that could fail under certain conditions.
The recall covers Volkswagen Tiguan, Touran, Golf, Golf Variant and Caddy models produced between September 2013 and July 2024. Audi Q3 models manufactured between October 2017 and May 2024 are also included in the recall.
According to Germany’s KBA motor vehicle agency, there have been no known incidents involving personal injuries or property damage linked to the issue.
The problem concerns a screw used in the steering system. Volkswagen said the component can be affected by certain environmental conditions and prolonged exposure to road salt. Over several years, corrosion caused by road salt could affect the screw and potentially lead to its failure.
If the screw fails, the steering system could be affected and result in a loss of steering control. The recall is therefore being carried out as a precautionary measure to address the potential problem before such a failure occurs.
As part of the recall, the affected screw will be replaced with a version designed to provide greater resistance to corrosion.
Volkswagen said the repair is expected to take up to one hour. Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted as part of the recall process and will be able to have the relevant component replaced.
The vehicles covered span several model lines from Volkswagen and Audi and were produced over a period of more than a decade. The production dates vary depending on the model, with the earliest affected Volkswagen vehicles dating back to September 2013 and the latest covered vehicles produced in July 2024.
For Audi, the recall applies to Q3 vehicles manufactured between October 2017 and May 2024
The recall is focused on addressing the possibility of steering component failure associated with corrosion. At the time of the announcement, Germany’s KBA reported that no injuries or property damage had been linked to the defect.
The replacement of the screw is intended to remove the affected component and install a more corrosion-resistant version. The repair itself is expected to take approximately one hour, although the actual time required may vary depending on the vehicle and service centre.
Owners of the affected Volkswagen and Audi models can check with the relevant manufacturer or authorised service centre for information on whether their vehicle is included in the recall.
