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Automotive · Japan · 2026-04-28
Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国

Volkswagen was recalled in Japan on 2026-04-28. In the electric power steering control unit, due to insufficient design review of the control program, when internal components of the electric power steering motor reach a high temperature, the abnormality detection system may detect mechanical vibrations of…

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CountryJapan
CategoryAutomotive
Published2026-04-28
Country of originドイツ連邦共和国
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group Japan Co., Ltd.
Models affectedGolf 1.5 TSI, Golf GTI, Golf TDI/110kW, Golf R 2.0/245kW, Golf Variant 1.5 TSI, Golf Variant TDI/110kW, Golf R Variant, Passat 1.5 TSI, Passat GTE, Passat 2.0 TDI, Tiguan 1.5 TSI, Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Units affected3116
DefectIn the electric power steering control unit, due to insufficient design review of the control program, when internal components of the electric power steering motor reach a high temperature, the abnormality detection system may detect mechanical vibrations of the motor, etc., as a malfunction. As a result, the warning light may illuminate, the steering assist function may be disabled, and steering effort may increase.
ComponentSteering system (Electric Power Steering)
RemedyFor all vehicles, the program of the electric power steering control unit will be rewritten with a countermeasure program.
Recall number外-4180
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