Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
In your Audi SQ5, the electric power steering system helps you turn the wheels with less effort. The steering motor sensor is a small part that helps this system work. In some 2014-2015 models, this sensor can fail in cold temperatures.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering motor sensor fails, you'll need to work harder to steer your vehicle at low speeds. This could make it harder to control your car, increasing the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the steering control system's software to prevent this issue, and the repair is completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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