Story no.131InternationalOngoingRecalls and safetySerious Several countries (4)31 Oct → 5 Nov6 facts · 35 art.
Global recall of 4.6 million Volkswagen Group vehicles
The Volkswagen Group is recalling approximately 4.6 million vehicles of the Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Škoda brands due to a steering failure risk, 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 for a steering rack defect. In China, authorities have published notices concerning more than 800,000 vehicles, involving notably Audi, Toyota and Volkswagen, including about 610,000 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles for steering mounting bolts that can rust. The scopes therefore differ by market: Germany and Vietnam have targeted local recalls, while China associates several manufacturers and a specific steering mounting bolt reason. Alongside these recalls, BYD denies rumors of ending production of its God's Eye C driving assistance system and indicates it is continuing development of 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. 35 articles from 6 sources (recalls and safety); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 07:31. Figures reported: 610297 vehicles.
Context and reference points, separate from the story's news. Every item links to its source; updated on 5 Nov
Key terms
- Product recall
- An operation in which a manufacturer or distributor asks its customers to return, against compensation, goods already purchased that are defective or present a risk; this type of action is particularly associated with automotive trade, where recalls are frequent. Wikipedia
- Steering rack
- A mechanical device consisting of a rod or bar, usually metal, fitted with notches or teeth, and a toothed wheel; when the pinion turns, the rack undergoes translation, making it an example of mechanical rack use, particularly in automotive steering. Wikipedia
Useful resources
Base des rappels du KBAkba.de
Official German vehicle recall database (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt).
Timeline
newest firstDot = severity
In figures
Countries concerned
Several countries (4)
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
- Jeep · 10,656 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 56 recall(s) in 12 months
- Mini · 17,891 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 9 recall(s) in 12 months
Key figures
- 610,297
- véhicules
Highest number recorded in 20 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
Sources by country and language
Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| China | 26 | 17 |
| Vietnam | 5 | 1 |
| Germany | 2 | 2 |
| Italy | 2 | 2 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 26 | 17 |
| German | 3 | 3 |
| Japanese | 3 | 1 |
| Italian | 2 | 2 |
| Portuguese | 1 | 1 |
Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.
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Events in the story
- Rappel de 610 000 véhicules Volkswagen et Audi en Chine pour un défaut de direction5 Nov
- China: more than 800,000 vehicles recalled, including Audi, Toyota and Volkswagen5 Nov
- Recalls of more than 800,000 Toyota and Volkswagen vehicles, BYD denies God's Eye C discontinuation5 Nov
- Volkswagen recalls 7-seater SUV in Vietnam over steering rack defect4 Nov
- Rappel de 4,6 millions de véhicules Volkswagen, Audi, Seat et Škoda pour un défaut de direction2 Nov
- Recall of several Volkswagen models in Germany31 Oct
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Countries concerned