Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V027000 Reported January 27, 2021

Detached circlip can cause steering to lockup

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Steering · 1 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V027000
Manufacturer Campaign
48P7
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
1
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 27, 2021
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling one 2019 audi q3 vehicle. production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering rack.

Safety Consequence

The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Audi will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the steering rack, free of charge. the recall was completed february 28, 2021. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 48p7.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V027000 or campaign 48P7.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V027000

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

What is recall 21V027000?

NHTSA recall 21V027000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on January 27, 2021. It addresses: Detached circlip can cause steering to lockup. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V027000 or the manufacturer campaign number 48P7. 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.