Overview
- Affected vehicles were built between September 6, 2025 and February 5, 2026, including 1,404 units in Germany.
- Volkswagen says 510 of the recalled cars are already with customers, with the rest still under company or dealer control.
- The issue involves a potentially under‑torqued connection between the tie rod and the wheel‑bearing housing that could loosen and cause partial or complete loss of steering.
- Owners are being notified not to use the vehicles until inspection, with dealers arranging towing or collection for workshop checks.
- The remedy is replacement of the fastening at authorized service centers under VW code 48AX, and no related accidents or injuries have been reported.