Audi Q7, Q8 Recall R/2020/075: Bolted Connection Between Steering Shaft And Steering Rack May Come Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 114
- vehicles in the UK
- 36A1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled Q7, Q8 vehicles built between 1 June 2015 and 28 February 2019. The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack may not have been tightened to the required torque. The dealer will check the bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack and if necessary replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack may not have been tightened to the required torque.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BOLTED CONNECTION BETWEEN STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING RACK MAY COME LOOSE Defect: The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack may not have been tightened to the required torque Remedy: The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack will be checked and if necessary replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bolted connection between steering shaft and steering rack may come loose.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack and if necessary replaced.
Are You Affected?
Q7, Q8 built between 1 June 2015 and 28 February 2019 may be included. Audi estimates 114 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Audi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
- Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 36A1 or the DVSA reference R/2020/075. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2020/056 on 26 Feb 2020, for in the event of an accident the air duct component in the curtain airbag could detach. The one launched after it was R/2020/087 on 25 Mar 2020, for in the event of an accident the fuel tank could be damaged and leak. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/075, launched 18 March 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.