NHTSA recall 15V-452 (15V452000)
steering recall reported July 20, 2015 - about 5,625 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V452000
- Also written as
- 15V-452
- Manufacturer number
- 48M1
- Reported
- July 20, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,625
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
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 is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48M1.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-452 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.