Audi Q3: 48lg Replacing Bolt For Steering Rack
Audi Q3 Recall Summary Audi is recalling 5 Q3 vehicles sold in the United Kingdom due to corrosion that can develop on the steering rack bolt connection, particularly in areas with road salt exposure. Over time, this corrosion may weaken the bolt's hold, potentially making the vehicle difficult or impossible to steer and increasing accident risk. Audi will replace the affected bolted connection on all impacted vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- AUDI
- Product
- Vehicles: AUDI Q3. Units affected: 5
- Reason
- On Audi Q3 and Q6 (MQB China only) models manufactured within a specific period corrosion may occur on a bolted connection securing the steering rack due to moisture entering in combination with significant exposure to road salt. Gradual corrosion can impair the secure attachment of the steering rack and lead to it no longer being possible to steer the vehicle increasing the risk of an accident. Remedy: The bolted connection for the steering rack will be replaced on all affected vehicles.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2026-10-12
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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