NHTSA recall campaign
20V149000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Reported2020-03-16Affected229 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.
Risk
A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →