Audi Q7 (2017) Steering Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Power Steering Loss
Volkswagen recalls 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles from Nov 2015 production with potential power steering loss, increasing crash risk. Owners must have steering rack replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles made between November 11 and 23, 2015, because the power steering assist system may fail, requiring more steering effort and raising crash risk. Owners should contact Audi for a free steering rack replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225578-audi-q7-2017-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225578-audi-q7-2017-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V648000
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“Audi Q7 (2017) Steering Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Power Steering Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225578-audi-q7-2017-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to. Based on NHTSA recall #16V648000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V648000).
Why it’s dangerous
The electric power steering assist control unit may short circuit, causing a loss of power steering assist. This means drivers will need to use more force to steer, especially at low speeds, which increases the chance of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured between November 11 and 23, 2015 are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk when steering at low speeds.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Audi Q7 was made between November 11 and 23, 2015. The recall is identified by Volkswagen's recall number 48M5.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Call 1-800-822-2834 to schedule a free steering rack replacement at an authorized dealer.
Get Steering Rack Replaced
Audi will replace the steering rack at no cost to the owner once the recall is confirmed.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V648000 (August 9, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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