# 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.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Recalls and safety
- Countries: Chine, Allemagne, Viêt Nam
- Brands: Volkswagen, Audi, SAIC Motor, SEAT, Skoda
- First detected: 1 November 2026 at 02:31
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 14:19
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/131-volkswagen-recalls-4-6-million-vehicles-for-steering-defect

## National stories (2)

- China — 1 country-specific event, 5 articles
- Vietnam — 1 country-specific event, 5 articles

## Sources by country and language

- China: 5 articles, 4 outlets
- Vietnam: 5 articles, 1 outlets
- Germany: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: Chinese (5), Japanese (3), German (2), Portuguese (1)

## Timeline (3 events)

### 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)

### 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, 5 articles · Chine

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