Vehicle recall 16V648000 · September 8, 2016
2017 Audi Q7
In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist control unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured November 11, 2015, to November 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist control unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
- Consequence
- With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48M5.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V648000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 8, 2016
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 48M5
- Owner notification
- November 1, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Electric power assist system
Vehicles covered
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