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Passenger cars (Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI and 11 other models) - Repair
Official notice
17 Apr 2026
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI and 11 other models) - Repair. Defect in the steering system (electric power steering). Defective component: steering system (electric power steering). Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to insufficient design evaluation of the control program in the electric power steering control unit, when internal components of the electric power steering motor become hot, the fault detection system may identify mechanical vibrations from the motor or other components as a malfunction. As a result, the warning light may illuminate and the steering assistance function may be disabled, increasing the effort required to steer. Published 2026-04-17.
What to do now
Recall notification number: 外-4172. Remedial measures: Reprogram the electric power steering control unit with a corrective program on all vehicles.
Units affected
15,721
Recall number
外-4172
Official notice
2026-04-17
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the steering system (electric power steering). Defective component: steering system (electric power steering). Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to insufficient design evaluation of the control program in the electric power steering control unit, when internal components of the electric power steering motor become hot, the fault detection system may identify mechanical vibrations from the motor or other components as a malfunction. As a result, the warning light may illuminate and the steering assistance function may be disabled, increasing the effort required to steer.
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Brand: Volkswagen. Contact: フォルクスワーゲングループジャパン株式会社. Phone 0120-993-199.
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