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Story no.131InternationalOngoingRecalls and safetySerious Several countries (3)1 Nov → 4 Nov3 facts · 11 art.

Volkswagen recalls 4.6 million vehicles for steering defect

The Volkswagen Group is recalling around 4.6 million vehicles of the Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Škoda brands on several markets due to a risk of steering failure. In China, the campaign concerns around 610,000 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles, with replacement of steering mounting bolts likely to rust. In Vietnam, the recall concerns a seven-seat SUV due to a steering rack defect.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 3 events involving Volkswagen, Audi, SAIC Motor and 2 more, in 3 countries (Chine, Allemagne, Viêt Nam), followed from 1 November 2026 to 4 November 2026. 11 articles from 4 sources (recalls and safety); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 14:19. Figures reported: 207 vehicles.

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Timeline

newest first

Dot = severity

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In figures

The activity

3 facts

Latest activity 5 hours ago

1 Nov4 Nov

Countries concerned

Several countries (3)

Brands concerned

Official figures

  • Volkswagen · 120,214 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 59 recall(s) in 12 months
  • Audi · 58,574 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 42 recall(s) in 12 months
  • SAIC Motor · 41,987 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 1 recall(s) in 12 months
  • SEAT · 16,104 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 8 recall(s) in 12 months

Key figures

207
véhicules

Highest number recorded in 8 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.

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Sources by country and language

Press country

ArticlesOutlets
China54
Vietnam51
Germany11

Languages

ArticlesOutlets
Chinese54
Japanese31
German22
Portuguese11

Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.

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Further reading