The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V648000·Announced 2016-09-08

Audi Recalls 2017 Q7 Vehicles Due to Electric Power Steering Defect

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles because the electric power steering control unit may short circuit, causing a loss of steering assist and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering system) that results in a loss of power steering assist, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured between November 11, 2015, and November 23, 2015. The recall addresses a defect in the electric power steering assist control unit, which may short circuit. This failure results in a loss of power steering assist.

With the loss of power steering assist, drivers will require extra steering effort, particularly at lower speeds. This condition increases the risk of a crash. The recall began in November 2016.

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack free of charge. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48M5. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI Q7
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
8

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • Q7

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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