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Volkswagen to Recall 2.86 Million VW, Audi Models over Potential Steering Problem

Audi and Volkswagen said the repair will be free and take up to an hour after corrosion checks found a bolt that could fracture.

  • On September 25, 2026, Volkswagen and Audi announced a recall affecting nearly 2.16 million vehicles globally due to a steering-mounting bolt that can corrode and fail.
  • Moisture and road salt accumulation over several years corrode the steering gear bolt, potentially causing loss of steering control; Audi described the action as a "precautionary recall."
  • Impacted Volkswagen models—Tiguan, Touran, Golf, Golf Variant, and Caddy—were produced between September 24, 2013 and July 1, 2024, while Audi Q3 models from October 31, 2017 to May 23, 2024 require inspection.
  • Authorized workshops will inspect and replace faulty bolts with corrosion-resistant parts free of charge; owners can verify eligibility by checking their VIN with authorized dealers.
  • The recall adds pressure as Volkswagen grapples with dwindling sales and cost-cutting in recent years, following the Volkswagen Group's diesel-emissions campaign that involved 8.5 million cars across Europe.
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The scale of a single bolt issue can be gauged from Volkswagen Global's recent decision. The company has recalled 2.86 million cars worldwide, including Volkswagen and Audi vehicles. These cars have been found to have a single bolt issue that could become dangerous over time.

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News38 broke the news in Essen, Germany on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
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