NHTSA recall 15V452000

Steering · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

July 20, 2015report date

5,625units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2015.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2014 Audi Sq5, 2015 Audi Sq5.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V452000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.