Volkswagen recalls 2.86 million vehicles globally over steering bolt corrosion risk
Volkswagen Group confirmed a global recall of approximately 2.86 million vehicles due to a steering system defect, with about 960,000 vehicles affected in Germany. The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) stated that fixing bolts in the steering system may corrode and break, potentially leading to loss of steering control. Affected models include Volkswagen Tiguan, Touran, and Golf (2013-2024) and Audi models (2017-2024).
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Volkswagen to Recall About 2.86 Million Vehicles Globally Over Steering Issue
On September 26, Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority announced that Volkswagen has confirmed a global recall of approximately 2.86 million vehicles due to a steering system defect. The recall affects about 960,000 vehicles in Germany. Affected models include the Volkswagen Tiguan, Touran, and Golf produced between 2013 and 2024, as well as Audi models produced between 2017 and 2024. The authority stated that the fixing bolts in the steering system of the recalled vehicles may corrode and break, potentially leading to a loss of steering control in extreme cases.
Read sourceVolkswagen to Recall Approximately 2.86 Million Vehicles Globally Over Steering Issue
On September 26, Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority announced that Volkswagen has confirmed a global recall of approximately 2.86 million vehicles due to a potential steering system defect. The recall affects about 960,000 vehicles in Germany. Models impacted include the Volkswagen Tiguan, Touran, and Golf produced between 2013 and 2024, as well as Audi models from 2017 to 2024. The authority stated that fixing bolts in the steering system may corrode and break, potentially leading to steering failure in extreme cases. The recall is a proactive safety measure by the automaker.
Read sourceVolkswagen Group to Recall 2.86 Million Vehicles Globally Over Steering System Defect
The German Federal Motor Transport Authority announced on March 25 that Volkswagen Group has confirmed a global recall of approximately 2.86 million vehicles due to a steering system defect. The recall includes about 960,000 vehicles in Germany. Affected models include the Volkswagen Tiguan, Touran, and Golf manufactured between 2013 and 2024, as well as Audi models produced from 2017 to 2024. The authority stated that fixing bolts in the steering system may corrode and break, potentially leading to steering failure in extreme cases. The recall is a proactive measure by Volkswagen to address the safety risk. The article notes that the information is generated by AI based on third-party data and does not constitute investment advice.
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Volkswagen to recall 2.86 million vehicles globally over steering system defect
German automaker Volkswagen Group has confirmed a global recall of approximately 2.86 million vehicles due to a potential steering system defect, according to a report from CCTV Finance cited by East Money. The recall affects models produced between 2013 and 2024, including the Volkswagen Tiguan, Touran, and Golf, as well as Audi models from 2017 to 2024. Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority stated that fixing bolts in the steering system may corrode and break, potentially causing steering failure in extreme cases. In Germany alone, about 960,000 vehicles are affected. The recall covers vehicles across multiple markets worldwide.
Read sourceVolkswagen to Recall About 2.86 Million Vehicles Globally Over Steering Defect
German automaker Volkswagen Group confirmed on the day of reporting that it will recall approximately 2.86 million vehicles worldwide due to a steering system defect. The recall, prompted by a potential risk of steering failure, affects about 960,000 vehicles in Germany. Affected models include the Volkswagen Tiguan, Touran, and Golf produced between 2013 and 2024, as well as Audi models manufactured from 2017 to 2024. According to the German Federal Motor Transport Authority, the fixing bolts in the steering system may corrode and break, which in extreme cases could lead to a loss of steering control. The information was originally reported by CCTV Finance and sourced from Jiemian News.
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