Volkswagen and Audi recall about 2.86 million vehicles over steering risk
Volkswagen and Audi are recalling about 2.86 million vehicles worldwide. Corrosion was found on steering bolts during quality checks.
Volkswagen has issued a worldwide recall for about 2.86 million vehicles over a steering defect. The recall includes about 700,000 Audi Q3 models.
A corrosion problem was found during quality control. The corrosion could cause the steering bolt to fracture or break.
This could lead to steering failure. Affected models include VW's Tiguan, Touran, Golf and Caddy vehicles.
They were built between September 2013 and July 2024. The company says it is recalling them as a precaution.
No reports of injuries have been received. Australian owners are not impacted as the recall only affects left-hand-drive vehicles.
- 2.86 million worldwide
- Vehicles recalled
- 700,000
- Audi Q3 models affected
- Tiguan, Touran, Golf, Caddy
- VW models affected
- September 2013 to July 2024
- Build dates
Why it mattersThe corrosion could cause steering failure. No incidents have been reported yet. Early recalls are a safety priority.
AustraliaNo direct impact for Australian drivers, as the recall affects only left-hand-drive vehicles in other markets.
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