Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V648000

Steering: electric power assist system

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-09-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V648000

Steering: electric power assist system

Component
Steering: electric power assist system
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
8
Reported to NHTSA
2016-09-08
Owners notified
2016-11-01

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured November 11, 2015, to November 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist control unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Safety risk

With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48M5.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Audi Q72017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.