Audi Q7, Q8 (2017-2019): Steering
Recall 20V149000 · Mar 16, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
229
vehicles affected
229
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V149000
- Date
- Mar 16, 2020
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 229
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2017-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.
What can happen
A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V149000?
2 models: Audi Q7 (2017-2019), Audi Q8 (2019), about 229 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V149000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.
What can happen?
A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.