Volkswagen and Audi recall cars over steering issue

Volkswagen and Audi have recalled 2.1 million vehicles worldwide over a steering issue. The models listed include the Audi Q3, Golf, Golf Variant, Tiguan, Touran and Caddy.

According to Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority and a Volkswagen spokesperson, the manufacturer is recalling 2.86 million vehicles worldwide. The precautionary measure concerns corrosion of a steering bolt.

Handelsblatt reports an upcoming recall of 4 million vehicles over steering problems. According to the newspaper, the recall will also cover Audi, Škoda and SEAT vehicles.

Volkswagen and Audi cited a problem with a threaded connection in the steering mechanism as the reason for the recall. The figures must not be added together.