Volkswagen Touareg Recall R/2020/079: Bolted Connection Between Steering Shaft And Steering Rack May Loosen, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 22
- vehicles in the UK
- 48P1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Touareg vehicles built between 27 April 2018 and 22 January 2019. The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack may not have been tightened to the correct torque. The recall notice describes the fix as: the bolted connection of the intermediate steering shaft has to be 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 correct torque.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BOLTED CONNECTION BETWEEN STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING RACK MAY LOOSEN Defect: The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack may not have been tightened to the correct torque. Remedy: The bolted connection of the intermediate steering shaft has to be replaced
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bolted connection between steering shaft and steering rack may loosen.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the bolted connection of the intermediate steering shaft has to be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Touareg built between 27 April 2018 and 22 January 2019 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 22 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, 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 Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 48P1 or the DVSA reference R/2020/079. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| TouaregHybrid battery management reprogramming | Urgent | R/2026/001 | |
| TouaregOn certain vehicles the side airbag fitted in the seat (front left) may not have been correctly secured onto the seat frame | Urgent | R/2023/356 | |
| TouaregIf the rear lid is opened and manually pushed up too far the electric spindle drive can suddenly separate and expand | Book soon | R/2021/391 | |
| TouaregNuts fitted in the bolted connection of the right and left transverse link may not be to specifcation | Book soon | R/2021/237 | |
| TouaregA welded connection of the gearbox oil pipe can cause a leak of gear oil | Low | R/2020/132 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2020/068 on 16 Mar 2020, for oil may get into the brake servo through the vacuum lines of the tandem pump. The one launched after it was R/2020/089 on 19 Mar 2020, for the electric child lock may not be mechanically locked although switched on by driver. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/079, 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.