CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Audi SQ5 vehicles from model years 2014 and 2015 may have an electric power steering assist system that shuts down in cold temperatures. A fault in the steering motor sensor can cause the loss of power steering assist.
If power steering assist is lost, the steering wheel will require extra effort to turn at lower speeds. This increases the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and authorized dealers will update the power steering control module software at no cost to you. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Check your VIN for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi SQ5 | 20142015 |
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