A broken screw could lead to steering failure in about 2.86 million VW and Audi vehicles worldwide, and that’s a pretty serious situation! According to Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority, KBA, there’s a potential for corrosion to affect a bolt that secures the steering gear. If that bolt breaks, well, we’re talking about a loss of steering control here, and that can really ramp up the chances of an accident. It’s like a ticking time bomb for drivers, wouldn’t you say?
On the KBA’s website, this issue is currently marked as “under investigation.” So, folks, it’s clear that a final assessment is still hanging in the balance. The models caught in this recall net include popular ones like the Audi Q3 and Volkswagen’s Golf, Golf Variant, Tiguan, Touran, and Caddy. Yep, these are cars that many people rely on daily!
Audi has stepped up and announced a “precautionary recall.” This comes after they found during internal checks that road salt and other environmental factors can corrode that pesky screw securing the steering system in some Q3 vehicles over time. If this corrosion gets worse, it could really mess up the steering system. We’re talking about Audi Q3 models made between October 31, 2017, and May 23, 2024, with a specific combination of steering system and front-axle subframe.
And here’s the kicker: Audi says that the repair will take up to an hour, and don’t worry, it’s free for customers! Those affected Volkswagen models were produced between September 24, 2013, and July 1, 2024. Altogether, there are nearly 2.16 million potentially affected Volkswagen vehicles worldwide, with almost 900,000 of those in Germany alone. And let’s not forget about Audi—over 696,000 Audi vehicles are potentially at risk globally, including 58,555 in Germany.
Now, just to give you a bit of context, Euronews has reached out to Volkswagen for comments, but as of now, the KBA isn’t aware of any incidents involving damage or injury tied to this issue. This recall follows an earlier Volkswagen Group action this year concerning batteries in some electric ID models, which affected nearly 100,000 electric cars. But believe it or not, both of these recalls are tiny compared to the VW Group’s diesel-emissions recall that impacted a whopping 8.5 million cars across Europe!
If you’re a car owner and think your vehicle might be part of this recall, it’s a good idea to contact an authorized workshop with your vehicle identification number (VIN). Stay safe out there, folks!
Kaynak: Orijinal Haber