# Volkswagen Group recalls 4.6 million vehicles worldwide > The Volkswagen Group is recalling around 4.6 million vehicles of the Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Škoda brands due to a risk of steering failure, across several models and markets. In Germany, several Volkswagen models are affected by a recall, and in Vietnam the recall targets the brand's seven-seat SUV over a steering rack defect. In China, authorities have published notices covering more than 800,000 vehicles, involving notably Audi, Toyota and Volkswagen, including around 610,000 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles for steering attachment bolts that may rust. The scope therefore differs by market: Germany and Vietnam have targeted local recalls, while China involves several manufacturers and a specific steering attachment issue. Alongside these recalls, BYD denies rumors of ending production of its God's Eye C system and states it is continuing to develop its software. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 6 events involving Volkswagen, Audi, Jeep and 8 more, in 4 countries (Allemagne, Chine, Japon and 1 more), followed from 31 October 2026 to 5 November 2026. 37 articles from 6 sources (recalls and safety); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 09:19. Figures reported: 610297 vehicles. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Recalls and safety - Countries: Allemagne, Chine, Japon, Viêt Nam - Brands: Volkswagen, Audi, Jeep, Mini, Toyota, BYD, Lexus, Lotus, SAIC Motor, SEAT, Skoda - First detected: 31 October 2026 at 06:35 - Updated: 5 November 2026 at 09:19 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/131-volkswagen-group-recalls-4-6-million-vehicles-worldwide ## National stories (4) - China — 1 country-specific event, 28 articles - Vietnam — 1 country-specific event, 5 articles - Germany — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles - Italy — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles ## What is established _“Confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets (outlets of the same group count as one). AI cross-check of the collected headlines and extracts._ **Confirmed by several sources** - Volkswagen China, SAIC Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen have filed a recall plan for more than 580,000 vehicles in China. (5 independent sources: [新浪财经](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTFBQVVJNQmo4N05jZ3dnN0llOVZGQzBhMVdZdDlySHJuNzB0NHNmcjV3alVfbGZ2UTN5akxCZlUwZnYtVWJkNXJDREtkbUZuZWtxUmtHUWtpVnBxT25KeFZNdl8xZVYzR0NFMG5WUHBJYk1zbEp1VjN0dExnUEVIMkk?oc=5), [网通社](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE9zMHpKQ1MwOEc2ZmV0NUtwWXF6b1FxbGFZNFJpMFJocEVGZUZYQWNFdUFIR2V6R3luNEk3N040SFY1d1lGcTdDdk40TUtOOVBzMmFWUkxEd1lKTmM?oc=5), [东方财富](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYEFVX3lxTE9fTjZCbWlubVMyS2c1OW1Wd01DQTVyejhMbDRzT1NLd05lclg0WFVTMVZ2TjRaMHZhYzlvOWczMHU2NDI5d3FpRktRM2tGdUtJR053NGRZS3A5STA5VFA5TQ?oc=5), [手机新浪网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxQNDhabGNHRHAwaEpDTFZQY3MzZUNuUmk0clFSX3pnV2E1OHRPazc5enRwYjRjT2lvOTVCY2h1TmZCdXl3MUM3dXpEZFZpNUxhaUtkZU9kM2dFU2Rjc2doX1dxdFVrRERPdEN2WUVsNmhBMUppbS1qbmZabUxGRThiNVdsWnYxNV9wS3V6Y0RveEY4djJO?oc=5), [南方财经](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZkFVX3lxTE1tYno1VjlnajF4MXJLR2psZG1Tc011NUhfTEhRcVN2Q2NZSXZWc3pkb1Z3eHg4VEMxLTFYQXZmamFvc1MzcjNSOTNodlNDRU1zUkJtbnRMckx2QlFJRHpOSnZ2ZEpQZw?oc=5)) - In China, the SAMR has published several recall notices covering more than 800,000 vehicles, including Audi, Toyota and Volkswagen. (4 independent sources: [财联社](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiRkFVX3lxTE9fVUstVTZWVDhraTQ2S0JYNzNaNm5MR3BTU0Y4dml6eFFZMUV1dXh0eUdiS1QxYWxORzZiU1NudUpBbm1ERVE?oc=5), [正观新闻](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWEFVX3lxTE1VeG04dmlrQnJyT2FYa3pOU05qdVlGV0RqZENuUllFUnZmZmFhZWVCUnpDU2dkbElWTjNuUVFEVEViZnFpWjg3UVBFWTBoOTJmTkJxdU5LRzc?oc=5), [凤凰网财经](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUEFVX3lxTFBlQko5UDcxZW5HaGNMUVlvUnpNbTlvSk16R2hoM293UjZwS1NWVFU1VXMwem54cEJmRDFRNUVRM2pDQ2dhWXBzMjBxaUlIOTZU?oc=5), [新华网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxQY0s0cjFocG1LajBnaHFaeGdhVmtnVEl0Q1M1c0I2R3YtdnVsSG9OQmNOVUtkVzdtTjQ4aVlIQm1IV0ZEYzJZTXRGakxFclRBQVFoVklyS2NENEVWaGd1STdqVDhDamlZb2c0RzlaN1JPTk4yN0xwaGRxZVlnNVBfXw?oc=5)) - Volkswagen and Audi are recalling 610,297 vehicles in China to replace steering attachment bolts. (3 independent sources: [证券之星](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYEFVX3lxTFA2dkF3eUg1RFJjeDMycDZrLVdtRkVYSEN2TXNMOWsteUtwWXI3LXk0MWtBMElkVkVFRVIyQmlBalhpR1lvbDYyYldSeVRvMGE1c0pteDdBTXpaanE3UGJ1Uw?oc=5), [凤凰网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiTEFVX3lxTE5YM3RwbkY5cnI4RndnQTJGMnFHM3hpU1pyN2J4d0JSVHNteW9VQWZBTlBJaF80eE82ZXFYLWcwT1d5SWNGYUNRMHFtV0c?oc=5), [驱动之家](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWEFVX3lxTE9tTVdISHhnQ1BwTHNoYzI4SmZlSXcwZmJMUHB4TWhyaWNza3FKdG1ZZl9XUGxqTXFfRVA3X0ZCazl4UWZtd1lDV2MxR2VRWGMtZDdSQWxLRXg?oc=5)) - Volkswagen is recalling electric vehicles over a battery fire risk. (2 independent sources: [il Mitte](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid0FVX3lxTE5ScWVvX2RRcGRzZ3lMbHA0eHFqc3pWMUFXTFN6NjZ6TGdQTUt2ZG9GeHFlM3FhNHBSOWJyVi0tMUstNHVTNV9Uc1M0bThTOFAwbF9TWWZkbEtDMC1nTUsyWDI4VGM2cXlhbzVzMmZIeXVIdHNBZlVN?oc=5), [Elettronauti](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxOYjJWZDg4bTBBcHR3dE5hdWpHdm8xZGJtUXpoOWFjaFdScVFnTTRCXzNOa1Q0TFZLT3VYcks2Mk1hbGlZRVgtZW9nSGlNN2ZNdWFQeEFjNWJJalRBNVhNNHJRQjV5M1ZWQUJkX3ViV1hDWnJhZDR1SXcwX1o3bHFSMGoyNEJkRi1CUG5fSw?oc=5)) - The recalls announced in China cover 815,900 automobiles and 695 motorcycles. (2 independent sources: [环球网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTE5XMUFmZmVDMnFPbEozQzgtbGRpQTRLMmdCV2t4R3hXQ3BZdkxKckNKckhtUk1aVF9fUHN2U2N2VWp3d1RUUDdFeUVOQ2FyNWVxZXVXeE1OOA?oc=5), [中华网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE5mdEF0d2swTW10UXdBeHE2TTdzcUhKano1bnNkZlZSakFFQi1BbXdQV0RmNUxsQVpFT1ZiWkFQRHk4RnF5SVdqYV8xbEVMb0kwX0U3SFdZNmFNa0lBbzI5dzY1MzgtekRJdXdVMlFac1U?oc=5)) - This Chinese recall is motivated by steering bolts that may rust. (2 independent sources: [新浪财经](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTFBQVVJNQmo4N05jZ3dnN0llOVZGQzBhMVdZdDlySHJuNzB0NHNmcjV3alVfbGZ2UTN5akxCZlUwZnYtVWJkNXJDREtkbUZuZWtxUmtHUWtpVnBxT25KeFZNdl8xZVYzR0NFMG5WUHBJYk1zbEp1VjN0dExnUEVIMkk?oc=5), [手机新浪网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxQNDhabGNHRHAwaEpDTFZQY3MzZUNuUmk0clFSX3pnV2E1OHRPazc5enRwYjRjT2lvOTVCY2h1TmZCdXl3MUM3dXpEZFZpNUxhaUtkZU9kM2dFU2Rjc2doX1dxdFVrRERPdEN2WUVsNmhBMUppbS1qbmZabUxGRThiNVdsWnYxNV9wS3V6Y0RveEY4djJO?oc=5)) **Sources disagree** - Number of Volkswagen electric vehicles recalled for a battery problem: 22,000 according to [il Mitte](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid0FVX3lxTE5ScWVvX2RRcGRzZ3lMbHA0eHFqc3pWMUFXTFN6NjZ6TGdQTUt2ZG9GeHFlM3FhNHBSOWJyVi0tMUstNHVTNV9Uc1M0bThTOFAwbF9TWWZkbEtDMC1nTUsyWDI4VGM2cXlhbzVzMmZIeXVIdHNBZlVN?oc=5) ; 85,402 according to [Elettronauti](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxOYjJWZDg4bTBBcHR3dE5hdWpHdm8xZGJtUXpoOWFjaFdScVFnTTRCXzNOa1Q0TFZLT3VYcks2Mk1hbGlZRVgtZW9nSGlNN2ZNdWFQeEFjNWJJalRBNVhNNHJRQjV5M1ZWQUJkX3ViV1hDWnJhZDR1SXcwX1o3bHFSMGoyNEJkRi1CUG5fSw?oc=5) **Single source so far** - The Volkswagen Group is recalling around 4.6 million Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Škoda vehicles over a risk of steering failure. (according to [Ruhr Nachrichten](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizAFBVV95cUxQXzRaODNVUVdMa1JBSzZyNkE0ZFNoNlZDRXZKUzJES2FMMnU4VU15SUFvdnN6S1VRbm9oSUVpdzh3WE5Mb181ZE5OWEhTUVBGajZ2NUtxNHA0QmZWQk96UjhUSndYYVl5OWJuSGNkUkJyOUh3V2poS2RWaGNUMWJvUzJ2UllkNjNRQWNMZ3dxYUQ2QXFCU2htSUstQ0tTeHEweVZTVUxXclR0ZXdndXJOYlBDTnFNbGljdjVnVzRnRlpOSkZlMXdyd3RZc2I?oc=5)) - In Germany, several Volkswagen models are affected by a recall. (according to [Giga](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNRVNYZTBQeTJqREt1VXJkMEFKcE45X0hORnJpM3Zxek84Mk5qa2dvZko0MUlfajZBNTVuUFpGOXFyZk91bTZEZDlJMV92RmJOa3dFX09vd0RVenB6X3R5UDhNMS1hVWhCaDhyZXpiVVRNRTdJMXlUZHpkWlNsTWVvcHZVdFpyS2dkLVliMVJneGJhTzVvY3FhMA?oc=5)) - In Vietnam, Volkswagen is recalling 207 Tiguan Allspace SUVs to replace steering rack bolts. (according to [Vietnam.vn](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxPX3RmLWNFQTg5eHg1RmVCLVpZYjFTZEM4ZXZhRGlyS2EwRkI2WGlSbGh2SUJnaWQ4eHpncG9qaUpGRm1yc0N1Z29DVjBMOERuc0x6SmhMUlVCZUhIdjZzSU93WXdUVUVWOXgtRHJhTjZ6bjVoOHJxWEs5V1NRaXRRdGx1UmJBY0JEWURoekxhdw?oc=5)) - BYD denies rumors of ending production of its God's Eye C system and states it is continuing to develop its software. (according to [新浪财经](https://finance.sina.com.cn/jjxw/2026-11-05/doc-inixruna5691939.shtml)) **Checked on the web** _Automatic web search, official sources first; “contradicted” only when an official source is cited._ - Not confirmed at this stage: Volkswagen China, SAIC Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen have filed a recall plan for more than 580,000 vehicles in China. ([rfi.fr](https://www.rfi.fr/fr/%C3%A9conomie/20260926-allemagne-4-3-millions-de-v%C3%A9hicules-du-groupe-volkswagen-rappel%C3%A9s-en-raison-d-un-risque-de-s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9), [journalauto.com](https://journalauto.com/constructeurs/le-groupe-volkswagen-lance-un-rappel-mondial-de-28-millions-de-vehicules), [leparisien.fr](https://www.leparisien.fr/economie/volkswagen-rappelle-plus-de-21-millions-de-vehicules-dans-le-monde-en-raison-dun-risque-sur-la-direction-25-09-2026-PJEPPFWWB5BWBEBPMO7V2FO5XY.php), [lesechos.fr](https://www.lesechos.fr/industrie-services/automobile/volkswagen-contraint-de-rappeler-28-millions-de-vehicules-pour-un-risque-de-corrosion-du-systeme-de-direction-2253565), [live.euronext.com](https://live.euronext.com/en/financial-news/volkswagen-recalls-4-million-cars-handelsblatt-reports)) - Not confirmed at this stage: In China, the SAMR has published several recall notices covering more than 800,000 vehicles, including Audi, Toyota and Volkswagen. ([rfi.fr](https://www.rfi.fr/fr/%C3%A9conomie/20260926-allemagne-4-3-millions-de-v%C3%A9hicules-du-groupe-volkswagen-rappel%C3%A9s-en-raison-d-un-risque-de-s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9), [journalauto.com](https://journalauto.com/constructeurs/le-groupe-volkswagen-lance-un-rappel-mondial-de-28-millions-de-vehicules), [leparisien.fr](https://www.leparisien.fr/economie/volkswagen-rappelle-plus-de-21-millions-de-vehicules-dans-le-monde-en-raison-dun-risque-sur-la-direction-25-09-2026-PJEPPFWWB5BWBEBPMO7V2FO5XY.php), [automobile-magazine.fr](https://www.automobile-magazine.fr/rappels-constructeur/article/53251-rappel-geant-chez-volkswagen-de-nouvelles-marques-touchees-pres-de-3-millions-de-voitures-concernees-dans-le-monde), [lesechos.fr](https://www.lesechos.fr/industrie-services/automobile/volkswagen-contraint-de-rappeler-28-millions-de-vehicules-pour-un-risque-de-corrosion-du-systeme-de-direction-2253565)) - Confirmed: The Volkswagen Group is recalling around 4.6 million Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Škoda vehicles over a risk of steering failure. ([rfi.fr](https://www.rfi.fr/fr/%C3%A9conomie/20260926-allemagne-4-3-millions-de-v%C3%A9hicules-du-groupe-volkswagen-rappel%C3%A9s-en-raison-d-un-risque-de-s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9), [journalauto.com](https://journalauto.com/constructeurs/le-groupe-volkswagen-lance-un-rappel-mondial-de-28-millions-de-vehicules), [leparisien.fr](https://www.leparisien.fr/economie/volkswagen-rappelle-plus-de-21-millions-de-vehicules-dans-le-monde-en-raison-dun-risque-sur-la-direction-25-09-2026-PJEPPFWWB5BWBEBPMO7V2FO5XY.php), [lesechos.fr](https://www.lesechos.fr/industrie-services/automobile/volkswagen-contraint-de-rappeler-28-millions-de-vehicules-pour-un-risque-de-corrosion-du-systeme-de-direction-2253565), [cnews.fr](https://www.cnews.fr/monde/2026-09-26/28-millions-de-volkswagen-et-audi-rappelees-en-urgence-quels-sont-les-modeles)) ## Background _Context and reference points, separate from the story’s news; every item links to its source._ **Key terms** - **Product recall**: An operation in which a manufacturer or distributor asks its customers to return, against compensation, a product already purchased that is defective or presents a risk; this type of action is particularly associated with the automotive trade, where recalls are frequent. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rappel_de_produit)) - **Steering rack**: A mechanical device consisting of a rod or bar, usually metal, fitted with notches or teeth, and a gearwheel; when the pinion turns, the rack undergoes translation, making it an example of mechanical rack use, notably in automotive steering. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cr%C3%A9maill%C3%A8re)) **Useful resources** - [Base des rappels du KBA](https://www.kba.de/DE/Themen/Marktueberwachung/Rueckrufe/Rueckrufdatenbank/rueckrufdatenbank_node.html) — kba.de: Official German vehicle recall database (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt). ## Sources by country and language - China: 28 articles, 17 outlets - Vietnam: 5 articles, 1 outlets - Germany: 2 articles, 2 outlets - Italy: 2 articles, 2 outlets **Languages**: Chinese (28), German (3), Japanese (3), Italian (2), Portuguese (1) ## Timeline (6 events) ### 31 October 2026 — [Recall of several Volkswagen models in Germany](https://mecapress.com/events/277-recall-of-several-volkswagen-models-in-germany.md) Volkswagen recalls several models in Germany; the list of affected vehicles is detailed. 2 sources, 3 articles · Allemagne ### 1 November 2026 — [Volkswagen recalls 7-seater SUV in Vietnam over steering rack defect](https://mecapress.com/events/698-volkswagen-recalls-7-seater-suv-in-vietnam-over-steering-rack-defect.md) Volkswagen is recalling its 7-seater SUV in Vietnam due to a steering rack defect. The recall concerns vehicles delivered to the Vietnamese market. 3 sources, 5 articles · Vietnam — Viêt Nam ### 2 November 2026 — [Rappel de 4,6 millions de véhicules Volkswagen, Audi, Seat et Škoda pour un défaut de direction](https://mecapress.com/events/2096-rappel-de-4-6-millions-de-vehicules-volkswagen-audi-seat-et-skoda-pour-un.md) Le groupe Volkswagen rappelle environ 4,6 millions de véhicules des marques Volkswagen, Audi, Seat et Škoda en raison d'un risque de défaillance de la direction. La campagne concerne plusieurs modèles et marchés. 1 sources, 1 articles · Worldwide (Allemagne) ### 3 November 2026 — [China: more than 800,000 vehicles recalled, including Audi, Toyota and Volkswagen](https://mecapress.com/events/4460-china-more-than-800-000-vehicles-recalled-including-audi-toyota-and-volkswagen.md) China's State Administration for Market Regulation has issued several recall notices covering more than 800,000 vehicles, involving brands such as Audi, Toyota and Volkswagen. 1 sources, 16 articles · Chine ### 4 November 2026 — [Rappel de 610 000 véhicules Volkswagen et Audi en Chine pour un défaut de direction](https://mecapress.com/events/4127-rappel-de-610-000-vehicules-volkswagen-et-audi-en-chine-pour-un-defaut-de.md) Volkswagen et Audi rappellent environ 610 000 véhicules en Chine afin de remplacer les boulons de fixation de la direction, qui pourraient rouiller et présenter un risque de sécurité. 1 sources, 10 articles · Chine, Allemagne ### 5 November 2026 — [Recalls of more than 800,000 Toyota and Volkswagen vehicles, BYD denies God's Eye C discontinuation](https://mecapress.com/events/4622-recalls-of-more-than-800-000-toyota-and-volkswagen-vehicles-byd-denies-god-s.md) Toyota and Volkswagen are recalling more than 800,000 vehicles in China. Meanwhile, BYD denies rumors of ending production of its "God's Eye C" driver assistance system and announces it will continue developing its software. 2 sources, 2 articles · Chine, Japon, Allemagne --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Volkswagen Group recalls 4.6 million vehicles worldwide”, https://mecapress.com/stories/131-volkswagen-group-recalls-4-6-million-vehicles-worldwide Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology