Volkswagen: Rückruf von Millionen Autos: VW kannte das Schrauben-Problem seit Herbst 2024
Eine einzelne Schraube löste bei Volkswagen vergangene Woche den wohl größten Rückruf seit dem Dieselskandal aus. Obwohl der Konzern früh erste Hinweise hatte, fehlten zum Start Teile und klare Abläufe. Eine Rekonstruktion.
Volkswagen is recalling millions of cars due to a corroding screw problem in the steering system, first identified in the autumn of 2024. The issue, identified by part number N10552402, can cause the screw to corrode and eventually break, potentially affecting the car's steering. While German authorities have ordered nearly 900,000 Volkswagens to be recalled in Germany, globally the recall affects around 2.16 million vehicles, primarily from the Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, and Skoda brands.
Despite only about one percent of the recalled cars are estimated to have the defect, it is the largest recall for Volkswagen since the Diesel scandal. The problem has been linked to high levels of salt in winter conditions causing corrosion. Volkswagen began testing alternative surface coatings to protect the screw in December 2025, after three similar cases were reported.
The recall came after further investigation into the potential risks of the screw breakage, particularly during parking or low-speed driving. Volkswagen and Audi now require affected vehicles to be brought into their service centers for repair. It is believed that only about one percent of the recalled vehicles have the actual issue.
The screw problem has created a company-wide problem due to Volkswagen's modular design, which uses common parts across various models, increasing the likelihood of defects spreading. Volkswagen is expected to further reduce the number of common parts as part of a cost-cutting program.
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