2014-2015 Audi SQ5 recall: electric power assist system
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 20, 2015. It covers about 5,625 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,625
- reported
- Jul 20, 2015
- owners notified
- Jul 31, 2015
- related complaints
- 6
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Audi SQ5 vehicles manufactured May 22, 2013, to April 14, 2015. The affected vehicles have an electric power steering assist system that may shut down in cold temperatures due to a steering motor sensor fault.
- Risk
- If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48M1.
Recall number 15V452000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 15V452000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Audi SQ5 electric power assist system?
Yes. Recall 15V452000, reported on July 20, 2015, covers about 5,625 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V452000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48M1.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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