VOLKSWAGEN — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2026-04-28
VOLKSWAGEN was recalled in Australia on 2026-04-28. Due to a software issue, under certain driving conditions the power steering motor system may not operate as intended. This may result in a sudden increased steering effort whilst driving. A sudden increase in steering effort could increase the risk of an acc…
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-04-28 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd |
| Models affected | Golf, Tiguan and Tayron |
| Model year | 2025 - 2026 |
| Units affected | 5116 |
| Defect | Due to a software issue, under certain driving conditions the power steering motor system may not operate as intended. This may result in a sudden increased steering effort whilst driving. A sudden increase in steering effort could increase the risk of an accident-causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles can contact their preferred Volkswagen dealership to schedule an appointment as soon as possible to have the software update carried out, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006602 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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