2017-2019 Audi Q7 and Audi Q8 recall: steering
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 16, 2020. It covers about 229 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 229
- reported
- Mar 16, 2020
- owners notified
- Mar 31, 2020
- related complaints
- 47
Steering
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 20V149000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 47 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 20V149000
Is there a recall on the 2017-2019 Audi Q7 and Audi Q8 steering?
Yes. Recall 20V149000, reported on March 16, 2020, covers about 229 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V149000?
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.
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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