# Recall of 4.6 million Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Škoda vehicles > The Volkswagen Group has launched a recall of approximately 4.6 million vehicles from the Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Škoda brands due to a risk of steering failure, a campaign affecting several models and markets. In China, around 610,000 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles are being recalled to replace steering fixing bolts that may rust, and Chinese authorities have issued notices covering more than 800,000 vehicles also involving Toyota. Other campaigns have been reported in Germany for several Volkswagen models, in Vietnam for a seven-seater SUV, and in France for the Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback, with specific scopes and reasons detailed in each national section. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 7 events involving Volkswagen, Audi, Jeep and 9 more, in 5 countries (Allemagne, Chine, France and 2 more), followed from 31 October 2026 to 5 November 2026. 46 articles from 8 sources (recalls and safety); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 23:24. Figures reported: 610297 vehicles. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Recalls and safety - Countries: Allemagne, Chine, France, Japon, Viêt Nam - Brands: Volkswagen, Audi, Jeep, Mini, Toyota, BYD, Lexus, Lotus, SAIC Motor, SEAT, Skoda, Volkswagen Group - First detected: 31 October 2026 at 06:35 - Updated: 5 November 2026 at 23:24 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/131-recall-of-4-6-million-volkswagen-audi-seat-and-skoda-vehicles ## National stories (5) - China — 1 country-specific event, 36 articles - Vietnam — 1 country-specific event, 5 articles - France — 1 country-specific event, 1 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 submit a recall plan for over 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 publishes 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 recall 610,297 vehicles in China to replace steering fixing 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 recalls electric cars due to a fire risk linked to the battery. (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 cars recalled due to a battery issue: 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 recalls approximately 4.6 million Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Škoda vehicles due to a risk of steering failure. (according to [Ruhr Nachrichten](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizAFBVV95cUxQXzRaODNVUVdMa1JBSzZyNkE0ZFNoNlZDRXZKUzJES2FMMnU4VU15SUFvdnN6S1VRbm9oSUVpdzh3WE5Mb181ZE5OWEhTUVBGajZ2NUtxNHA0QmZWQk96UjhUSndYYVl5OWJuSGNkUkJyOUh3V2poS2RWaGNUMWJvUzJ2UllkNjNRQWNMZ3dxYUQ2QXFCU2htSUstQ0tTeHEweVZTVUxXclR0ZXdndXJOYlBDTnFNbGljdjVnVzRnRlpOSkZlMXdyd3RZc2I?oc=5)) - Several Volkswagen models are affected by a recall in Germany. (according to [Giga](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNRVNYZTBQeTJqREt1VXJkMEFKcE45X0hORnJpM3Zxek84Mk5qa2dvZko0MUlfajZBNTVuUFpGOXFyZk91bTZEZDlJMV92RmJOa3dFX09vd0RVenB6X3R5UDhNMS1hVWhCaDhyZXpiVVRNRTdJMXlUZHpkWlNsTWVvcHZVdFpyS2dkLVliMVJneGJhTzVvY3FhMA?oc=5)) - In Vietnam, Volkswagen recalls 207 Tiguan Allspace SUVs to replace rack-and-pinion steering bolts. (according to [Vietnam.vn](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxPX3RmLWNFQTg5eHg1RmVCLVpZYjFTZEM4ZXZhRGlyS2EwRkI2WGlSbGh2SUJnaWQ4eHpncG9qaUpGRm1yc0N1Z29DVjBMOERuc0x6SmhMUlVCZUhIdjZzSU93WXdUVUVWOXgtRHJhTjZ6bjVoOHJxWEs5V1NRaXRRdGx1UmJBY0JEWURoekxhdw?oc=5)) - BYD denies rumors of the end of production of the God's Eye C system and asserts it will continue developing 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 submit a recall plan for over 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 publishes 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 recalls approximately 4.6 million Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Škoda vehicles due to 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 during which a manufacturer or distributor asks its customers to return already purchased merchandise that is defective or poses a risk, in exchange for compensation; 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 metallic, fitted with notches or teeth, and a toothed wheel; when the pinion rotates, the rack undergoes translation, making it an example of mechanical usage of the rack, 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: German official vehicle recall database (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt). ## Sources by country and language - China: 36 articles, 20 outlets - Vietnam: 5 articles, 1 outlets - Germany: 2 articles, 2 outlets - Italy: 2 articles, 2 outlets - France: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: Chinese (36), German (3), Japanese (3), Italian (2), French (1), Portuguese (1) ## Timeline (7 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. 2 sources, 23 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, 11 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 ### 5 November 2026 — [Rappel des Audi Q3 et Q3 Sportback pour un risque de perte de direction](https://mecapress.com/events/5248-rappel-des-audi-q3-et-q3-sportback-pour-un-risque-de-perte-de-direction.md) Un rappel des Audi Q3 et Q3 Sportback est signalé en France en raison d'un risque de perte de direction. Il s'inscrit dans la série de campagnes du groupe Volkswagen liées à un défaut de direction. 1 sources, 1 articles · France --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Recall of 4.6 million Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Škoda vehicles”, https://mecapress.com/stories/131-recall-of-4-6-million-volkswagen-audi-seat-and-skoda-vehicles Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology