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 firstDot = severity
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Countries concerned
Several countries (3)
Brands concerned
- Volkswagen (Tiguan Allspace)
- Audi
- SAIC Motor
- SEAT
- Skoda
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.
Sources by country and language
Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| China | 5 | 4 |
| Vietnam | 5 | 1 |
| Germany | 1 | 1 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5 | 4 |
| Japanese | 3 | 1 |
| German | 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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