Volkswagen Recalls 4 Million Vehicles Over Steering Defect

The Volkswagen Group is recalling approximately 4 million vehicles across four of its brands due to a steering system screw susceptible to corrosion. The recall includes roughly 2.16 million Volkswagen models, 700,000 Audi models, over one million Skoda vehicles, and 200,000 Seat vehicles. Affected models include the Volkswagen Tiguan, Touran, Golf, Golf Variant, and Caddy produced between September 2013 and July 2024, as well as Audi Q3 models manufactured between October 2017 and May 2024.

The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) reported that humidity and road salt could cause the mounting bolt to fracture, potentially leading to a complete loss of steering control. Volkswagen characterized the recall as a precautionary measure, noting that there have been no known accidents, injuries, or property damage linked to the defect. Affected owners will receive a corrosion-resistant replacement part at no charge, a process estimated to take one hour.

Separately, the company is recalling 49,958 Tiguans from the 2025 model year manufactured between March 25 and August 30, 2024. This recall addresses a software defect in the Body Control Module that can cause the system to freeze or reboot while the vehicle is in motion. Such failures could lead to a loss of certain controls, lighting failure, or a complete engine shutdown.