Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V149000 Reported March 16, 2020

Possible loss of steering control

Q: What is recall 20V149000?

NHTSA recall 20V149000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on March 16, 2020. It addresses: Possible loss of steering control. The recall affects approximately 229 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · N/A · 229 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

20V149000

Manufacturer Campaign

36A1

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

229

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 16, 2020

Completion Rate

92.14

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 audi q8 and 2017-2019 audi q7 vehicles. the bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.

Safety Consequence

A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began march 31, 2020. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 36a1.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V149000 or campaign 36A1.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 20V149000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V149000?

NHTSA recall 20V149000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on March 16, 2020. It addresses: Possible loss of steering control. The recall affects approximately 229 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V149000 or the manufacturer campaign number 36A1. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.