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Transport · 25 September 2026

Millions of VW and Audi cars recalled over steering fault

Millions of VW and Audi cars recalled over steering fault

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Around 2.86 million Volkswagen and Audi vehicles worldwide are being recalled due to a screw connection on the steering gear that could fail. Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority indicated that steering could fail due to a fractured screw, raising the danger of accidents. The affected models include the Audi Q3 and VW Golf, Tiguan, Touran, and Caddy.

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