Volkswagen and its subsidiary Audi have initiated a significant German car recall, impacting nearly one million vehicles within Germany. This expansive action addresses a potential steering system fault across several popular models. Approximately 900,000 VW vehicles and over 58,000 Audi Q3s are affected locally.
Authorities mandated the recall due to concerns over potential bolt failures. Such failures could damage the steering gearbox. Consequently, in critical scenarios, a complete loss of steering might occur. Technicians will replace existing bolts with corrosion-resistant versions.
Globally, the German car recall encompasses an even larger number. Volkswagen faces a worldwide recall of 2.16 million vehicles. Audi’s Q3 model accounts for 700,000 vehicles worldwide. Affected VW models include the Tiguan, Touran, Golf Variant, Caddy, and Golf. These cars were produced between September 24, 2013, and July 1, 2024.
Automotive reports suggest that only a smaller proportion of the recalled vehicles might genuinely experience the steering issue. However, no accidents or injuries have been linked to these potential bolt failures. Meanwhile, this recall emerges as Volkswagen grapples with declining sales. The company has recently implemented significant cost-cutting measures, including staff layoffs and plant reductions.
