On certain Passat, Passat CC and Passat wagon, an electromechanical steering control unit may have a malfunction due to a damaged capacitor. If this malfunction occurs, the driver's steering input will not be properly processed by the system and the vehicle may not respond as driver intends. This defect can only occur immediately after vehicle start-up when steering wheel is moved for the first time and at a speed of less than 8 Km/h (5mph). Driver attempts to overcome the system during this situation will cause: Vibrations in the steering wheel, steering system motor to turn off, the red steering system malfunction indicator light to illuminate, and audible warnings to chime. These four events will alert the driver of a malfunction. A malfunction of the steering system could result in a vehicle crash causing injury or death.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering gear.
20 vehicles affectedMfr ref: J1/P3Updated June 10, 2026
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND 2013 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES. DUE TO A MACHINING ERROR OF THE STEERING GEAR SURFACE, POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK.
Safety Risk
LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO HOT EXHAUST PARTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
KTM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2009 THROUGH NOVEMBER 23, 2010. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE HANDLEBAR CLAMPS CAN DEVELOP CRACKS, ALLOWING THE HANDLEBAR TO MOVE FROM ITS SET POSITION.
Safety Risk
UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE HANDLEBAR MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER OR OTHERS.
Remedy
AUTHORIZED KTM DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KTM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-985-6090 FOR ASSISTANCE.
On certain vehicles, the power steering supply hose at the connector clamp seal could develop a small leak. If the fluid were to contact the exhaust manifold a fire could result.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
A reinforced rubber power steering hose assembly will be installed.
On certain vehicles, the cable seal of one or both of the electric power steering (EPS) connectors may not be properly seated which could allow water to enter and corrode the connections. This could lead to increased resistance in the EPS circuit which could result in intermittent or permanent loss of the steering assist. A loss of power steering assist could unexpectedly increase steering effort which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will ensure the connector is fully seated and secure it in place.
36 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 17085Updated June 10, 2026
VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH LOOSE OR MISSING INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT FASTENERS. IF THE FASTENERS ARE MISSING, THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT CAN SEPARATE RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PROPERLY TORQUE OR INSTALL, IF NECESSARY, THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLT.
418 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 4D06/94014Updated June 10, 2026
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist.
Safety Risk
A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the bolts that attach the electric power steering motor and apply a protective wax coating. If the bolts cannot be removed due to corrosion, the steering gear will be replaced.
3,715 vehicles affectedMfr ref: N202301950Updated June 10, 2026
On certain trucks, the castle nut connecting the steering arm to the drag link may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the nut could loosen and separate, causing a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and re-tighten the castle nut.
238 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RVXX2311Updated June 10, 2026
On certain vehicles, the power steering system may fail due to the loss of power steering fluid. A fitting on the high-pressure power steering line at the connection to the pump may not have been sufficiently torqued during the production process. Over time this may result in the fitting backing-off which could cause a loss of power steering fluid. A loss of power steering could result in a vehicle crash.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the connection fitting. The O-ring seal will be replaced as a precautionary measure in all cases where the connection fitting shows evidence of loosening.
Certain trucks may have improperly heat treated drag link assemblies which can lead to premature wear of the ball socket. If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective drag links.
76 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RVXX0101Updated June 10, 2026
VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH IDLER ARM BRACKETS THAT ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FRACTURE AT THE THREADED SHAFTS DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT. A FRACTURED IDLER ARM BRACKET WOULD RESULT IN A CLUNKING NOISE ON TURNS AND A LOOSE FEELING IN THE STEERING WHEEL DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE MAINTAINED HOWEVER BECAUSE BOTH FRONT WHEELS WOULD REMAIN CONNECTED TO THE STEERING ARM.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
145 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 87S24Updated June 10, 2026
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Safety Risk
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 261.
795 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 261Updated June 10, 2026
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Safety Risk
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 261.
795 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 261Updated June 10, 2026
On certain vehicles, the steering gear to steering column intermediate shaft connection bolts and front lower control arm ball joint bolts may not have been tightened to specification. If these bolts were to loosen, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the joints and verify fastener torque.
1 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 14378Updated June 10, 2026
On certain motorcycles, the tall handlebars may crack and could eventually become detached from the cuff which provides attachment to the front fork tubes. This could result in loss of steering and a crash without prior warning.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Handlebars will be replaced.
7 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 0804Updated June 10, 2026
On certain vehicles, the front and rear suspension knuckles may not have been properly heat-treated. As a result, a knuckle could bend or break. If this happens, there can be a sudden alignment change that could lead to a loss of vehicle stability.
Safety Risk
A loss of vehicle stability could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla will notify owners by email and advise you to contact Tesla service to arrange for an inspection of the front and rear suspension knuckles. The parts will be replaced, if necessary.
78 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SB-21-31-003Updated June 10, 2026
On certain vehicles, the power steering hose attenuator may collapse and cause a restriction in the hose as well as a reduction in power steering assist. This would unexpectedly increase steering effort, potentially resulting in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install a revised hose assembly.
33 vehicles affectedMfr ref: J042Updated June 10, 2026
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.
Safety Risk
A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.
On certain vehicles, the electric power steering (EPS) control circuit board may have been contaminated during manufacturing. This could result in an intermittent or permanent sudden loss of power steering assist while driving. Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but will require greater driver effort. The sudden change in steering effort may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the EPS rack and pinion gear assembly.
59 vehicles affectedMfr ref: S19Updated June 10, 2026
