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NHTSARecalled Jul 20, 2015 · #15V452000

Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist

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Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Audi SQ5 vehicles manufactured May 22, 2013, to April 14, 2015. The affected vehicles have an electric power steering assist system that may shut down in cold temperatures due to a steering motor sensor fault. If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Product details

Product
  • Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist
  • 2014-2015 Audi SQ5
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
2015 Audi, SQ5
UPCs

What you should do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48M1.

View the official CPSC notice