# Volkswagen recalls for steering defect, from Vietnam to 4.6 million vehicles

> On November 1, 2026, Volkswagen recalls its 7-seat SUV in Vietnam due to a steering rack defect, affecting vehicles delivered on the Vietnamese market. On November 2, 2026, the Volkswagen Group announces the recall of approximately 4.6 million vehicles from the Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, and Škoda brands due to a risk of steering failure. This campaign covers several models and markets.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events involving Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and 1 more, in 2 countries (Allemagne, Viêt Nam), followed from 1 November 2026 to 2 November 2026. 4 articles from 3 sources (recalls and safety); last updated on 2 November 2026 at 10:07. Figures reported: 4 vehicles.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: National (Vietnam)
- Category: Recalls and safety
- Countries: Allemagne, Viêt Nam
- Brands: Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Skoda
- First detected: 1 November 2026 at 02:31
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 10:07
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/131-volkswagen-recalls-for-steering-defect-from-vietnam-to-4-6-million-vehicles

## Sources by country and language

- Vietnam: 3 articles, 1 outlets
- Germany: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: German (2), Japanese (1), Portuguese (1)

## Timeline (2 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, 3 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)

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