Volkswagen to recall 2.86 million VW, Audi models over potential steering problem

Volkswagen Group has announced a recall of 2.86 million Volkswagen and Audi vehicles due to a potential steering issue. The affected models include Volkswagen Tiguan, Touran, Golf, Golf Variant, and Caddy, built from September 2013 to July 2024, as well as Audi Q3 models manufactured between October 2017 and May 2024. Transport Canada has also issued an advisory related to the recall.

Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicles to a dealership for a replacement of the right steering rack mounting screw with a more corrosion-resistant one. No known incidents of damage to persons or property have been reported, as per Germany's KBA motor vehicle agency. The defective screw may be affected by certain environmental conditions and prolonged operation in road salt conditions. The repair is expected to take up to an hour.