Volkswagen is recalling a substantial number of VW and Audi vehicles worldwide due to a potential steering problem, according to multiple outlets.
Sources differ on the exact scale of the recall. The Associated Press and Euronews reported the figure as over 2.8 million VW and Audi models, while The Straits Times cited three million vehicles worldwide and Reuters, citing Handelsblatt, put the number at 4 million cars.
Deutsche Welle reported a separate, narrower figure of almost 1 million cars being recalled in Germany specifically.
According to The Straits Times, a corrosion problem was discovered during quality control checks of the vehicles, which is linked to the steering risk prompting the recall.
How each side covered it
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- The Associated Press reported Volkswagen would recall 2.86 million VW and Audi models over a potential steering problem.
“Volkswagen to recall 2.86 million VW, Audi models over potential steering problem” — Associated Press
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- The Straits Times reported three million vehicles recalled worldwide and cited a corrosion problem found during quality control checks.
- Deutsche Welle reported a narrower figure of almost 1 million cars recalled specifically in Germany.
- Reuters, citing Handelsblatt, reported a larger total of 4 million cars recalled.
- Euronews reported over 2.8 million Audi and Volkswagen vehicles facing recall worldwide.
“Volkswagen recalls 4 million cars, Handelsblatt reports” — Reuters
Questions readers ask
What happened with the Volkswagen recall?
Volkswagen is recalling a large number of VW and Audi vehicles worldwide because of a potential steering problem, though outlets report different total figures ranging from over 2.8 million to 4 million vehicles.
How many vehicles are affected by the Volkswagen recall?
Sources disagree: the Associated Press and Euronews reported over 2.8 million vehicles, The Straits Times reported three million, and Reuters, citing Handelsblatt, reported 4 million. Deutsche Welle separately reported almost 1 million cars recalled in Germany.
What caused the Volkswagen and Audi recall?
According to The Straits Times, a corrosion problem was discovered during quality control checks of the vehicles, tied to a steering-related risk.
Which brands are involved in the recall?
The recall affects both Volkswagen (VW) and Audi models, according to multiple outlets.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningVolkswagen to recall 2.86 million VW, Audi models over potential steering problem
- Deutsche WelleCenterVolkswagen, Audi to recall almost 1 million cars in Germany
- EuronewsCenterOver 2.8 million Audi and Volkswagen vehicles face recall worldwide
- ReutersCenterVolkswagen recalls 4 million cars, Handelsblatt reports
- The Straits TimesCenterVolkswagen recalls three million vehicles worldwide over steering risk