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Volkswagen and Audi recall 2.86 million vehicles over steering defect
Volkswagen Group has announced a massive global recall affecting approximately 2.86 million vehicles from its Volkswagen and Audi brands. The recall was initiated following reports from the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) regarding a defect in the steering system.
The issue involves a screw used to secure the steering gear to the front axle carrier. Under certain environmental conditions, particularly prolonged exposure to moisture and road salt used during winter, the screw can undergo corrosion. If the corrosion becomes severe, the screw may break, potentially leading to a loss of steering control.
Volkswagen models affected include the Golf, Golf Variant, Tiguan, Touran, and Caddy, with production dates ranging from September 2013 to July 2024. The Audi recall specifically targets the Q3 model, produced between October 2017 and May 2024. Some reports also indicate that Seat models, such as the Ateca and Tarraco, are included in broader group-wide safety actions.
Repairs will be conducted free of charge at authorized service centers and are expected to take approximately one hour. The process involves replacing the faulty screw with a more corrosion-resistant version. Some owners may require two service visits if the correct replacement parts are initially unavailable.
Entities
Audi · Audi Q3 · France · Germany · Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt · Opel · Opel Astra · SEAT · Volkswagen · Volkswagen Golf · Volkswagen Group · Škoda
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] A total of 7,612 Opel Astra vehicles are affected worldwide.
- [● 3 SOURCES] 5,525 of the affected vehicles are located in Germany.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The defect can be fixed via an over-the-air software update.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The affected vehicles were produced between September 26, 2025, and December 10, 2025.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The KBA is monitoring the recall under reference number 16765R. bonitet.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The internal recall code for the action is KWS. bonitet.com
- [● 27 SOURCES] No property damage or personal injuries have been reported in connection with this error. www.virgilio.it · www.yorumla.net · www.sozcu.com.tr · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.waltroper-zeitung.de · +6 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The software error was caused by a product change implemented too early without the necessary software. bonitet.com
- [● 47 SOURCES] The repair involves replacing the faulty screw with a more corrosion-resistant version at no cost to the owner. www.waltroper-zeitung.de · www.virgilio.it · www.yorumla.net · www.sozcu.com.tr · quotidianodifoggia.it · +27 more
- [● 49 SOURCES] Approximately 2.16 million Volkswagen vehicles and 700,000 Audi vehicles are potentially affected worldwide. www.waltroper-zeitung.de · www.virgilio.it · www.yorumla.net · www.sozcu.com.tr · quotidianodifoggia.it · +27 more
- [● 50 SOURCES] The Audi Q3 is the specific Audi model affected by the recall. www.waltroper-zeitung.de · www.virgilio.it · www.yorumla.net · www.sozcu.com.tr · quotidianodifoggia.it · +28 more
- [● 46 SOURCES] Affected Volkswagen models include the Golf, Golf Variant, Tiguan, Touran, and Caddy. www.waltroper-zeitung.de · www.virgilio.it · www.yorumla.net · www.sozcu.com.tr · quotidianodifoggia.it · +26 more