Volkswagen, Audi to recall almost 1 million cars in Germany

Volkswagen (VW) and its subsidiary Audi are set to recall nearly one million vehicles in Germany due to potential steering issues, German media outlets report. The KBA road traffic authority has stated that the recall is necessary to address possible bolt failures that could damage steering gearboxes or, in some cases, result in a complete loss of steering. To rectify the issue, VW plans to replace the affected bolts with corrosion-resistant alternatives.

According to Autor Motor Sport magazine, VW estimates that the steering problem will affect only a fraction of the recalled vehicles. The company has not identified any accidents or injuries linked to the potential bolt failure. The impacted VW models include the Tiguan, Touran, Golf Variant, Caddy, and Golf, produced between September 24, 2013, and July 1, 2024. This amounts to approximately 900,000 vehicles in Germany and 2.16 million globally.

Audi, another VW subsidiary, will recall the Q3 model, with 700,000 vehicles worldwide affected, including 58,555 in Germany. The recall comes at a challenging time for VW, which has been facing declining sales in recent years. The company has responded by laying off thousands of employees and shrinking production facilities to reduce costs.