Volkswagen confirms a worldwide recall of about 2.86 million vehicles due to a potential steering-related safety risk linked to corrosion. The German transport authority KBA says the issue affects steering components that may corrode, potentially creating safety concerns.
The recall covers several Volkswagen models, including the Tiguan, Touran, Golf and Caddy, with vehicles manufactured from 2013 to 2024. It also includes Audi vehicles, with about 700,000 cars built between 2017 and 2024. Across the reports, the overall affected population and the general timeframes for production are consistent.
Outlet coverage largely aligns on the size of the recall and which model lines are included. Differences are limited to phrasing and how the figures are presented, with reporting echoing Volkswagen’s confirmation and citing KBA for the specifics of the affected vehicle ranges.
