2015 AUDI SQ5 RECALL - #15V452000
RECALL FOR STEERING : ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2015 AUDI SQ5 |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
5/22/2013 - 5/28/2014 |
| Recalled on |
7/20/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/31/2015 |
| # Affected |
5,625 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jan 05, 2022 - 010000 STEERING
This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
Jan 05, 2022 - 020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
Nov 15, 2021 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
Scheduled Maintenance Intervals
Oct 05, 2021 - 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer Communication - Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy Update - Effective September 30, 2021
Aug 04, 2021 - 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
This technical service bulletin provides a software code for correcting an issue that causes DTC P046100.
View all Technical Service Bulletins
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