VW and Audi Recall 2.86 Million Vehicles Over Steering Fault

On September 25, Volkswagen Group announced a major global recall involving approximately 2.86 million vehicles due to a safety-critical defect. The issue stems from a steering gear bolt that can corrode over time and fracture, creating severe steering hazards for motorists.

This precautionary recall impacts approximately 2.16 million Volkswagen models and roughly 700,000 Audi vehicles worldwide.

Affected VW and Audi Models

The campaign covers several popular production runs that require inspection and component replacement:

• Volkswagen: Golf, Golf Variant, Tiguan, Touran, and Caddy models assembled between September 24, 2013, and July 1, 2024.
• Audi: Audi Q3 crossover models manufactured between October 31, 2017, and May 2024.

Information Sources

• qz.com
• qz.com

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